We have been part of Wns since our youngest was at the early childhood center, the very first year…read moreit opened ( 2017). We transferred our older child in third grade. The experience that both of my children have had at the school has been life-changing for them and for us. My 3rd grader, who was struggling in K-2, felt so welcomed. The teachers and the administration care so much about these kids. And the way that they teach, makes the kids absolutely love going to school. There are a lot of projects that allow the kids to apply their learning in real life situations. My then 3rd grader graduated last year and was extremely prepared for high school and is getting all As at a prestigious private scho Another thing that stands out for me about WNS is that the kids learn how to work things out with each other, how to communicate with each other and to teachers; the kids are able to have mature conversations with each other when things don't go as expected. I just love the school so much...

I came here for a volleyball game with my daughter, and I was impressed. The school has very nice…read morefacilities and a welcoming atmosphere. Everyone we met staff, parents, and students was friendly and respectful. The gym was clean, bright, and well maintained, which made for a good experience all around. It's always nice when schools take pride in their space. Great environment and a positive visit.

Amazing school. Feel so grateful my kids get to go there…read more Wonderful alternative education

We signed up for a prospective family tour and came with our son, excited to show him a potential…read morenew school. Unfortunately, the front desk staff were rude and inflexible from the moment we walked in. Rather than welcoming a prospective student, they spent the entire interaction explaining all the reasons he couldn't see the campus that day. A simple gesture -- "since you're here, let us take five minutes to show him around" -- would have meant the world to a child. Instead, we got rigid rules and zero warmth. If this is how a school treats prospective families during what should be their best foot forward, I can only imagine the day-to-day environment for kids. We made the decision on the spot not to enroll. I'd recommend other families look elsewhere.

"Our experience at Walgrove elementary school has been absolutely wonderful! The large campus -…read morebeautiful wild-lands and Garden - theater, tap, steam studio, chess, etc. and the teachers are truly loving and dedicated. Parent involvement is strong, which creates a real sense of community. We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such a supportive and enriching environment. Couldn't be happier!"

Awesome community! Academics are strong, plus great steam offering, amazing extra curricular…read more(violin, chess, ridiculously musical theater, etc) , plus a HUGE campus with lots of nature. Really don't know what more you could ask for!!! We've had two kids go through the school!

As someone directly impacted by this school's daily operations, I've experienced both positives and…read morechallenges. The school provides a strong presence in the neighborhood and supports students, but the way they handle traffic and maintenance creates major quality-of-life issues for nearby residents. During the school year, parents often block driveways during drop-off and pick-up, making it frustrating for those of us who live here. Even after raising the issue, it continues regularly. On top of that, maintenance teams sometimes use leaf blowers as early as 6:30 a.m., even during the summer months when school isn't in session. It would be a huge improvement if the school scheduled this work at later hours. I respect the school's mission, but I hope they'll consider how their operations impact the surrounding community.

Gosh, we just love this school. These days, it's not cool to send your kids to a traditional…read moreneighborhood school. No, parents will go out of their way (literally) to drive their kids to the trendiest charter, magnet, immersion, etc. But look at what gets lost, the whole well-being of the child. Do they have nice teachers who know about their hobbies? Do they have nice playgrounds and plenty of space to run and play? Do they have parents who look after other kids as a community? Certainly, Short Avenue has a STEAM-focused curriculum, Planet Bravo computer lab, theater and visual arts, classical language LATIN instruction, Chess Tutors, LEGO Engineering, and a free after school program for working families. They're all great, but really, it's the people (parents, teachers, and students) who make this little school remarkable.

What a joke this place is. We had to spend hundreds of dollars, go through interviews of us as…read moreparents, interviews of my kid, plus send him to be tested, all so they could tell us we are not going to be accepted. Throughout the process, they acted like they were doing us a favor to even talk to us. Meanwhile, the admissions department at Wildwood was falling all over themselves kissing up to a friend of mine, who happens to be very wealthy and has a well-known last name. Needless to say, her kid was accepted. All this school cares about is admitting rich kids from rich families who will make big donations I viewed some of the classes and was not impressed at all. English consists of a bunch of touchy feely questions, science involves learning how to hug trees, and math was the same exact thing the public schools offer. Waste of time and money, if you ask me.

My children, both currently in high school, have attended Wildwood since kindergarten. This school…read moreis the greatest--from forward thinking leadership, engaging teachers, and stellar programs, to out of box projects, confident students, and much more -- Wildwood is an amazing school where kids receive a brilliant education.

Updating now that I have had one child culminate and another in his 5th grade year. This school is…read morevery social-emotional oriented. The administration cares a lot. The teachers that my kids have had with one exception (who is no longer at the school) have all been excellent and really dedicated to the kids. Both my children have been happy there and would have nothing but good things to say about their time at Westminster.

Love it best pubic school in west la area in my personal option…read more Everyone from the reception desk to the principal are such an amazing, Nice, cool and professional individuals

My oldest transferred here in 3rd grade right before the pandemic hit - we left UCLA Lab School and…read morehave really loved the teachers, staff and leadership of the school. The SEL curriculum and Cool Tools reminds me a lot of UCLA Lab's approach -but without the tuition. Last year my other son started kindergarten. He's young for his grade so we decided to repeat kinder and got full support of the faculty and staff to do this - they really listened to us and allowed us to lead what we knew was best for our child. The Faculty is also very diverse which was important to us - we were looking for a school with strong BIPOC leadership and CWC is exactly that - amazing folks for my kids to look up to and aspire to be like - that look like them. One thing I wish there were more of, is the arts - but we are working on it - it's a community with so much room to create and imagine a future. We are so happy we found CWC and aren't going anywhere!

Students to teacher ratio is horrible. They expect you to be available to pick up your kid any time…read morethey misbehave. Letting kids run free through the hall with no supervision. I've heard similar stories from other parents who have found better accommodating schools in the area.

Another great LAUSD school I attended after having to leave Clover Avenue Elementary for a Special…read moreEd program. Clover, which is about maybe 7 minutes from Coeur S Alene. They did not have a special Ed class to take care of my needs, so I had to transfer to Coeur D Alene. Which really helped me out. I graduated and still moved on to more advanced classes. I had the best teacher here. I'd rather not give out her name. I recently found her in Social Media. and I'd like to meet up with her one day, and talk about the story of my life.

Great school. Amazing experience and staff, really great school. The staff knows what they're doing…read moreand are very professional.

I disagree with L.S. assessment of the school , 2/12/2015. I wish she had reviewed the school her…read morechildren are currently enrolled in so I could see what her barometer for a quality education might be. Our child entered kindergarten this year. Mrs. Johnson, as a first year principal has exceeded my expectations. She is very accessible and responsive and not by any means an elitist. This school is very diverse as evident when roll call starts in the morning. Our child has learned about STEM subjects and has learned about different cultures extensively. To say that Mrs. Johnson will strip this school of its ethnicity , culture and financial diversity is hard to believe possible. We were asked and reminded nicely about the suggested donation, we gave it and have given more when asked. I believe this happens at most schools and districts. Our child gets music , art , science lab , computer lab , PE and all of the things I remember getting at Irvine Unified. With the funds raised and given to the school, a curriculum writer was hired to establish a STEM education. There seems to be a solid vision for this school , which is backed by LMU and LAUSD. If you want a high academic expectation from the teachers for your children ,a safe environment, knowledgable and caring staff , then this is a great school

this school is absolutely horrible. i went here for 6 years and all i've ever gotten was bullied…read morewith no one to address the situation. as a middle schooler i see how this really effected my life which is why i hate this stupid school and everyone in it

My grandson is in the 2023-24 kindergarten class. The principal, administrative staff, the 5 TK/K…read moreteachers, & their teacher aides all work collaboratively. They are truly amazing professionals - not only smart, but well-educated, efficient, kind, proactive, inclusive, welcoming to everyone, creative, technologically advanced, & academically focused. We feel blessed by having him as a Mar Vista student.

We are so happy that our daughter attends Mar Vista Elementary School! The teachers my daughter has…read moreworked with have been wonderful, dedicated and capable and Principal Choe is an excellent principal who makes the school the best that it can be every day. Our daughter enjoys attending Mar Vista as the academics and enrichment programs are top notch. The students and parents are great too--it's an amazing community!