Public school or private? That debate is as old as the Bible and, speaking of the Bible, Catholic…read moreschool is a nice middle-ground alternative. Smaller classes and more money in the classroom, but not the twice-as-high tuition bill of the privates. And you don't have to be Catholic (or male) to attend Notre Dame. It's co-ed now, and I would guess that at least 50% of the students are not Catholic. I don't have a student at the school, but I speak at Notre Dame's annual college fair (representing one of the University of California schools). Every year, I'm super impressed with the students I meet, in terms of academic preparation, college readiness, thoughtfulness and a genuine love for their school. It's high end of course, as the long line of Range Rovers tell you every morning at drop-off-time. Students are engaged in classes, sports, clubs and activities. They were ready at the college fair with questions about college majors, two-year vs. four-year options and completing the UC common application. While I see only a very small slice of high school life at the college fair, the students are impressive and that says a lot. Worth considering!

I graduated from NDHS when Jimmy Carter was POTUS. Great experience. Can't really compare that…read moreschool with current one. Almost unrecognizable to me when I visit LA now. I never really got over the school going co-ed. Back in my day it was just 800 Catholic boys (and a couple Jews). Parents rarely ventured on campus. There were 3 women on campus (a secretary and two ladies who cooked the hot lunch in the cafeteria). But the parking lot filled up with cars from the girls' schools as soon as the last bell rang. The freshman got hazed. Personal disputes were settled (one-on-one), on the back lawn of the Brothers' House. Tuition was $550/yr. It was not an expensive, fancy prep school filled with the children of the rich & famous. It was far more "Lord of the Flies," than "Jesus Lord & Savior." We did stupid things, but no one ever got expelled. Nobody got in trouble for things that happened off campus (that was left to parents and LAPD). No cell phones/text messages/smart phones/social media. Unless you saw it happen, it was all rumor, plausible deniability and a conspiracy of silence. I went on to USC, and then became an attorney, but my two best friends in the world are guys I met when we were freshman at NDHS over 50 years ago. I sent both of my sons to an all-boys Catholic HS in Northern California because I wanted them to have a similar experience.

We feel incredibly grateful to have been part of Emek Hebrew Academy for so many years. All four of…read moreour children attended Emek, and looking back, choosing this school was one of the best decisions we have ever made as parents. From the very beginning, Emek provided our children with a warm, nurturing, and structured environment where they felt safe, supported, and truly cared for. The teachers are not only knowledgeable and professional, but also deeply invested in each child's personal growth. They take the time to understand every student's strengths, challenges, and personality, and that individual attention makes a huge difference. Academically, our kids received a strong education that prepared them well for the next stages of their lives. The curriculum is thoughtful, challenging, and balanced, combining strong general studies with meaningful Jewish education. Our children learned how to think critically, work hard, and take pride in their achievements. At the same time, they were never just treated as "students," but as whole people. Socially and emotionally, Emek truly shines. Over the years, our children made real friendships that lasted beyond the classroom. They learned how to respect others, work as a team, handle responsibility, and develop confidence in themselves. The sense of community among students, families, and staff is something special and not easy to find. One of the things we value most is the strong foundation of values Emek instills. Our children learned kindness, respect, integrity, responsibility, and connection to their Jewish identity in a meaningful and positive way. These lessons were not just taught, but modeled daily by the faculty and administration. As parents, that gave us tremendous peace of mind. The administration is approachable, responsive, and genuinely cares about the families. Communication has always been clear, and we felt listened to whenever we had questions or concerns. You truly feel like a partner in your child's education rather than just another parent on a list. Watching all four of our children grow, mature, and thrive through their years at Emek has been incredibly rewarding. Each child had their own unique journey, yet all of them walked away with strong academics, lifelong friendships, and solid values that will guide them throughout their lives. We highly recommend Emek Hebrew Academy to any family looking for a school that combines excellent education, strong values, and a warm community. Emek didn't just educate our children -- it helped shape who they are today, and for that, we will always be thankful.

Emek Hebrew Academy has been a blessing for my family and I. Our family wasn't observant and the…read moreschool accepted us with open arms and allowed for our family to grow and learn on our level and time. Best decision we ever could have made is put our kids at Emek. Beautiful campus to

My daughter is 4 and a student at Greenleaf and I'm consistently blown away by the love,…read morethoughtfulness, quality of teaching, individual attention, beautiful art that comes home, and the way my daughter now communicates and carries herself. My daughter is proud of the "jobs" she does, excited about learning, and she has made quality friendships with other kind children. The curriculum is interesting, dynamic, and also so fun! She is learning about cultures, languages, yoga, dance, and art, plus math and reading! I'm blown away. I truly can not recommend Greenleaf Mindful Montessori enough. The casual environment only adds to the comforting mindset that allows my daughter's brain and heart to be wide open. This is not a daycare. This is a pre-- School where children learn and thrive and learn to learn and thrive even more when they sadly will have to move on to the next level of life and education. I'm grateful that I have one more year there because my daughter seems to be easily and enjoyably learning even more than my son is in kindergarten.

Greenleaf is a gem of a school and I feel so lucky to have found it! I am constantly blown away by…read morethe attention to detail and the thought and care that goes into everything they do. Ms Vanessa and the entire team of teachers are so lovely and caring and are always coming up with the most creative activities. I will never forget attending the Thanksgiving Potluck and was amazed at how the children made the table cloths, did the flower arranging, and decorated centerpieces for the tables. It truly was a work of art! For their end of year show, the teachers had written and composed all the music and songs that the children learnt! No other school would do that, and I think it instills such creative values in the children. Since attending, my child's creativity has just blossomed and it's been so amazing to see. The teachers also focus on numbers, the alphabet, and learning about other countries and cultures. Plus, they learn french, yoga, and music. It really is a well-rounded Montessori curriculum. I also love that the school has a clean eating policy and serves healthy snacks. If you are a parent looking for a nurturing school that is going to inspire your child, Greenleaf is it! I couldn't be happier with my decision to send my child here.

Beautiful parish and welcoming community. My daughters love the religious education classes. I have…read moreknown Father Mike since I was a kid at Holy Family parish. He is the best!

I usually don't write a yelp review on churches, but I have decided to write this review on this…read morechurch that I LOVED sooooo much and attended somewhat regularly and found peace! In my opinion being kind, respectful, and nice should automatically been granted and given to people. Especially to the ones that work, preach and welcome you into their beautiful church. This review is specifically about father Mike and the others that work the community. He is very condescending, pretentious, and not very kind. PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH father Mike!!! People at this church are not very nice, nor are they kind or friendly, They walk away from you or and don't care what you have to ask or say. I have already experienced this at this church at least 5 times by different people...including father Mike. If they don't know you and you are not their favorite or a regular face that they see, they will ignore and silence you right infront of you. If that's NOT RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL, then what do you call this kind of BEHAVIOR?? AND THESE ARE CHURCH PEOPLE? PART OF THE CONGREGATION?? BE NICE, KIND AND RESPECTFUL to everyone and treat everyone with kindness, respect and fairness. And it doesn't cost anything. If they started charging for kindness...they would shape up and get their acts together. Yesterday was Easter Sunday and I called around 10:45am to find out if there was a mass and the time for the last mass. A man answered the phone with an attitude and anger in his voice and said YES, IT'S EASTER. I said I know it's Easter, but what time is the last mass??He then was more curt, short, rude, and abrupt with his one word answer and said 12. To top that off he hung up on me before I got a chance to say thank you. This happened few times with me at this church with their people. Totally UNACCEPTABLE!!! Is this how GOD wants people to treat one another?? The church itself is beyond BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT and I felt in love with it instantly. That is when I started going there in the beginning. I truly loved going there for the past 6 years. Now, I feel like I am on pins and needles when I have to walk in. I feel like I am NOT WELCOME HERE at St. Francis De Sales Roman Catholic Church. But that's ok. God sees everything and watches everyone from above. I believe it is time for me to find another church to go to where I am much more WELCOMED!! I wish I could have given 5 stars, but for now after all this that I have witnessed and experienced...2 stars will do until they change their attitude and behavior. One star for the beautiful church, and the second star for the garden and outside of the church. The architecture. Last but NOT least, when it is time for donation and accepting other type of donations/offerings such as, clothes, shoes, food etc...they put their fake smiles along with their poker faces and accept my donation/S HAPPILY with OPEN ARMS.

The staff is very good, and the principal is very respectful and kind. She helps and supports…read morestudents in every way for their safe learning and academic progress.

The teachers here are incredible and so nice they feel more like family but most of the students…read morecan be quite rude

Our two children have attended St. Francis since preschool and absolutely love it. There is such an…read moreemphasis on community and fostering a love of learning at a young age. The teachers are all attentive and very skilled educators. The school provides wonderful enrichment such as chess, tennis, and science - this is on top of the weekly school curriculum which includes Spanish, art and music classes. I also have to mention Principal Goethals - who is just the crème de la crème! She goes above and beyond to ensure the students feel safe and nurtured while also cultivating a great atmosphere for learning. We are very grateful for this terrific school and community!

I normally don't post reviews but I felt the need to review the school my kids go to because it's…read moreso hard to find a good private school that's big enough to have many friends in the class but small enough to foster a strong community. Saint Francis de Sales is committed to fostering a sense of community that you don't find in many places around Los Angeles. They organize various events and initiatives that bring together students, parents, and teachers, creating a supportive network that extends beyond the classroom. SFDS encourages students to explore their imaginations, fostering a love for innovation and problem-solving. SFDS students are given the freedom to express themselves and develop their unique talents through art, music, sports, drama, science and many other ways.

My grandchild has been a student at Buckley for the past three and a half years and loves going to…read moreschool every day. HIs friends are all grounded, lovely humans who treat one another with consideration and respect. The teachers are dedicated professionals who make learning engaging and foster strong relationships with students. I can't recommend the school more highly for the way it has helped our chikd grow as a learner and member of the community.

The worst year of my life, was my one year at Buckley School. Three decades ago, entering 7th…read moregrade; the children and teachers of this school welcomed me with bullying, daily threats, physical assaults and teacher-encouraged mocking. The evil I experienced at this school in 1990 was breathtaking, and by today's standards would have lead to this school's closure with all the social media video to back up my assertions. I almost committed su***de that year. "We let the children work out their problems themselves" was the mantra. No relief. No protection. Just the infliction of pure cruelty .... while the "adults" stood by and watched. Tho they ALWAYS stepped in to punish me when I tried to fight back. "The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats it's most vulnerable members." -Mahatma Ghandi. This quote follows me - haunts me to this day, BECAUSE of Buckley School. They taught me a very valuable lesson in this life: to not trust anyone.

This experience has been extremely disappointing and disturbing. The way bullying is handled at…read morethis school is unacceptable. When my child reported being slapped by another student, the school staff dismissed it as "a game the kids are playing." Explaining physical assault as normal behavior is not only irresponsible -- it sends a dangerous message to both children and parents. When a child comes forward saying they were hurt by other students, it deserves to be taken seriously, not minimized or excused. If this is considered "normal" by the staff, then this school has a serious problem with student safety and accountability. I have lost all trust in the administration's ability to protect children. I am counting down the days until the school year ends so I can transfer my child. I will also be formally escalating this issue to the school district. No child should feel unsafe at school, and no parent should be made to feel powerless when advocating for their child.

I currently go to this school i want to say do not send your kid here!!! It is not a safe space at…read moreall students get bullied by staff here. Staff is not trusting at they focus more on useless stuff than the students safety. Some of the teachers here act racist and don't even try to hide it. There has been multiple occasions where i have felt unsafe at louis armstrong and i can't talk to the staff here. Yes some teachers are OKAY but like i said do not send your kid here.

It was very nice and beautiful place. I feel very warm welcome over there. I will going back to…read morevisit this place again

Very good worship place and open to everyone. Me and my entire family have been benefitting Temple…read moreactivity to Carryon for cultural heritages. Lots of religion activities for children, Adult.