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!

Administrative leadership is more cliquey and immature than the students…read more Too much kissing up to donors. Sports are out of whack since the retirement of a very good fair AD a few years ago. The arts are sorely unappreciated by admin. Even the best teachers feel like administration is looking over their shoulder at all times and waiting for excuses to ding them. Some great students and great teachers at this school. And quite a few good staff people. They deserve better than the administration they are serving under.

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.

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.

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.

A really good school with caring teachers. They provide before school and afterschool care, and…read morehave a teacher assistant that only works on helping students that are not getting their studies, which was my son. It was a big help. Can't say enough good things about this small school. No bullying.

This is a great school I really like the way there are structured like college there are 6…read moredifferent courses it's different courses including stem or science technology engineering and math as well as English history or social studies mathematics or other science class and they have art and PE it is really hard to find a school that has an entire class just for art! each one of these classes is taught by a separate teacher who is a specialist in their field many of them hold master degrees or higher I like the safety of the school that it's fully gated in a very nice area and I also am very happy with the administration and staff my kids tell me that the food tastes a lot better than when they were in LAUSD (los angeles unified school district) they do have a waiting list so try to get your kids admitted early before the start of the next school year and take advantage of this great tuition free public charter school in your area Oh I forgot to mention that they are grades 5 through 8

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

My kids have been going to this school for 3 years now . We absolutely love this school. All the…read moreteachers are so loving and caring. The principal Ms. Miller is so amazing .

Our little one is finally enrolled at SOEC in the PALS program and it has been a day/night…read moredifference from our previous schools. The teacher and assistants are calm, kind, and caring and even more surprising is the support and welcome we received from other parents! They have a nice app and the teacher posts daily updates and it's very transparent and open communication, which we appreciate very much! We hope that we stay until 5th grade.

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.

We are extremely pleased with Campbell Hall. Our child is being both supported and challenged in…read moremeaningful ways, and we feel confident they will be well-prepared for college on every level, mental, emotional, and physical. The school's commitment to student well-being is evident, and our child truly loves being part of the CH community.

I love everything about the school but especially the community and the way they make children feel…read moreso loved, inspired, connected and seen. There is so much more but that's a start.

Best private school in the valley. Teacher are on hand and parents are encouraged to be involved…read more Amazing experience

I'm glad our child has graduated this year. Change in some teachers and principal Matt coming on…read moreboard in 2025, and implementing changes that parents and kids are not comfortable with...I felt like we started at one school and finished at completely different one, and the sad part was that many students were not looking forward to go to school... And a spike at tuition, without any heads up to the parents felt wrong. In a good sense I would NOT recommend TCS , even if the school would lower the cost of tuition... very sad

This will be our third year at Bridges and we are thrilled with our son's growth, in all areas one…read morewould expect growth. He has soared socially, emotionally and academically. He is no longer board with school, he is constantly telling us about what he is learning, willing does his homework and best of all he wants to go to school. If you have a child who marches to the beat of his own drummer, is brilliant but also has some challenges, then Bridges is the place for you!

For all the parents who have had emotional kitchen table conversations about what the next steps…read moreare for their child who isn't fitting into the structure and learning environment of a more traditional school, whether public or private, Bridges really might be the answer for you. Book a tour, send a message, check it out and see how this leader in 2E education can help your family.