Reading these negative reviews are comical. They sound like entitled parents who believe children…read moredo not need to be disciplined when they do not follow the code of conduct expected of students. As an alum of Curtis and now a parent, I can see the incredible impact Meera has had on the Curtis community. Not only is she personally invested in the school, as a parent, but also as a head of school. She is warm and is one of the most involved heads of school I have ever seen. She makes a point to get to know every student on campus and has an open door policy for ALL families on campus. She has turned Curtis into one of the top schools that feeds into every elite LA high school. Curtis students are well rounded, well behaved, adaptable, and more than prepared for middle/ high school. I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to send my kids to Curtis and I hope Meera continues to lead the school for many years to come. Curtis is such a special space and you are lucky if you are able to experience it firsthand!

We have been here twice, now, for a 4th grade baseball game. My son's team was visiting Curtis…read moreSchool (the home team). The kids seem well-behaved, and the parents who were also cheering their boys on were really friendly, and nice to the visiting team's parents. Parking isn't the easiest, but the guards at the gate made the best of the situation, instructing me to park up a nearby slope, near the Headmaster's house.

Mirman is a great school. The locations is very nice and it's nestled in truly beautiful area of…read moreLA.

My daughter came through, having a great education and became a doctor! She made wonderful friends…read moreand the teachers and Dr. Mirman were wonderful.

We are so blessed to have found Westland! We saw ourselves having one shot at giving our children a…read morechance to be children and find a joy for learning. Westland makes space for just that - in a safe, nurturing, and deeply respectful environment where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and community is built with intention. The teachers are extraordinary in how they meet each child where they are, guiding them to grow not just academically but socially and emotionally. The emphasis on collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving prepared our two older children to transition confidently into middle school, where they continue to thrive. Our third child is right behind them and growing with the same confidence, curiosity, and love of learning that we know will carry forward. Westland is more than a school - it's a community that partners with families to raise thoughtful, capable, and kind young people. We could not imagine a better foundation for our children.

Westland is an absolute gem. The most authentic and best progressive school in West LA…read more Simply put, Westland cultures great kids, in part due to its experiential curriculum, but also due to its masterful teaching staff and small size that allows it to attend to each child and family (enabled by a great student to teacher ratio.) The family community is cohesive and tight-knit, in part due to the engagement that the school requires, and this plays as important a role in creating the Westland kids that middle and high school admission directors selectively seek; the kids at Westland are part of a community of engagement and service at school, for school, and amongst the broader community. In this technological moment, the importance of progressive education has never been higher, and Westland is the best progressive school in West LA. Worth the application though difficult to get into due to small class sizes!

Milken has become a home for our student as well as our family. You don't just get a very high…read morelevel of academics, from Dr. Shulkind down to Security and everything in between, you get people that are dedicated, passionate, and welcoming. Milken is constantly coming up with new programs, new ways of doing things, and always trying to improve and expand on the great things they are already providing. Finance and Entrepreneurship is one of the signature programs and our son as a 7th grader was able to get a little taste of it and is excited to learn more. Milken is also passionate about growing the athletic program and has already added a new weight room and indoor training facility at the new campus. They are raising the future Jewish leadership of our country, and we couldn't be happier to be a part of Milken!

We are huge proponents of Milken for its academic excellence and its community. My son has made the…read morekind of friends he'll have his whole life, and he is continuing to build his connection to the Jewish community upon the foundation laid for him in elementary school and at Camp Ramah. The faculty is also amazing. Many of the teachers come from exceptional backgrounds, bringing business world experience and the latest in pedagogy into the classroom. My son is involved in sports, robotics, service learning, high-level classes and music. He is busy every day of the week and loving every minute of it. Our younger kids have already told us that they don't want to look anywhere else for high school. We couldn't be happier.

I regularly pray for Lanai and for all of its amazing staff and parent volunteers…read more I just attended my Kindergartner's "Winter Concert". I was delighted to hear a program packed with myriad Hanukkah songs, from "Hanukkah o Hanukkah" to "Kindled by the Flame" (which references Hanukkah and Menorahs in every verse, complete with wiggling candle fingers). And of course the classic "Happy Hanukkah". All of these songs were absolutely beautiful, especially because each song was presented INTACT, without censorship. But what was ugly was the School's systematic censorship of "Christmas". Not a single time did the word Christmas get sung, and it was not by accident. The concert was so thoroughly de-Jesused that even the great "Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas" was bastardized to "Have yourself a Merry *Winter Season*"! I am the father of a family of church-going followers of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and Christmas marks His birth into this world. That said, I don't expect our public school to be teaching my kids Christmas hymns. But if Lanai staff ARE going to teach my son religious songs, then they cannot discriminate against Christians by deliberately avoiding and excising any mention of Christmas like it's Kryptonite. I cannot imagine the uproar if the entire music program had been filled with expressly Christmas songs and the closest thing to mentioning Hanukkah was "Happy Other Winter Thing". If Lanai is low-key trying to be a public Hebrew school, that's not what we signed up for. As a public school Lanai must be accountable to all its students, and to Federal Laws prohibiting religious discrimination.

Now I go to this school, currently as of date I am in forth grade. I am in Mrs.Muffoletto's Class…read moreand I have a lot to say. For example every single classroom has art. There are many enrichments that Lanai pays for Out-Of-Pocket. Sone of these include Computer Lab, with macs PE With an amazing coach and Science with an amazing teacher. Overall these bad reviews are all lies, and if they are true all of the bad teachers are gone. Another reason why this school is amazing is because of the principal. Instead of the sone principals in other schools just sitting down and waiting in a office this, instead he takes care of the school by talking to students sone times watching over the students and he also helps direct the school amazingly while doing all of that. Overall this school is amazing and I would recommend enrolling right now! -Hugo 4th Grade 2023

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.

I got to work here, helping with the cleaning of the overall school premises and everyone is so…read moreeasy to get along with and positive energy. Felt safe and it's a beautiful area of course

I normally don't write reviews. Especially when I'm really happy with the entity in question. Keep…read morein mind, most people are like me. But I happened upon the 1 star reviews and I felt compelled to leave a review. I'm so sorry the other reviewers feel the way they do. I have the complete opposite experience for the past 2 years. I'm a minority and certainly not rich. Like anywhere, you get back what you put into it. It's not hard to make friends with other parents when you're open to it and friendly yourself. Principal Trent is a no nonsense principal, which I really appreciate. Do parents really not understand how hard it is to navigate parents, students, teachers, staff and the school district? I find her to be very reasonable and there is no question in my mind that she cares deeply for our students. She is active on campus, always interacting with the students and knows all their names! She is truly a positive force on campus and I've never seen her be anything but respectful to anyone she interacts with. The teachers and staff are great! And I don't give them extra gifts or food beyond what our class gives as a whole, but I do try to say "Hello" when I see them and "Thank you" when deserved-which is not a lot to give or ask for. Not only do I love Roscomare, but so does my child. IMO, it's a 10/10 school!

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.

We currently have two children attending WISE School and feel very lucky to be providing them with…read morean incredible educational experience.  Our boys are thriving and look forward to going to school every day.  From the nurturing and caring teachers to the endless array of high-caliber sports (including swimming) and extracurricular opportunities (#1 debate team amongst competing schools), not to mention the beautiful park-like grounds, Wise has it all.  Wise also provides our family with a wonderful sense of community. The families that attend Wise have similar values and goals for their children and bring diversity and warmth to the community with their cultural backgrounds. The administration has been extremely supportive during the pandemic, with a flexible and balanced approach to ensure as normal as possible of an elementary school experience for the kids. The head of school communicates with parents on a weekly basis to ensure transparency as well as to accept feedback from the community. Wise is a leader amongst other schools, tuned-in with the needs of like-minded families and operating from a place of reason. I know our children will leave Wise with a strong sense of self and confidence as kind young adults armed both academically and socially to handle whatever lies ahead.

Wise school is a sanctuary not far from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is perched on the…read moremost beautiful well maintained campus off the 405 and Mullholland. It is where kids come to thrive and learn while having Judaism in their lives. You do not have to be Jewish to join the school all are welcomed! Pam Kleinman and Tami Wiser are the roots that ground this school and care so much for the children. They work so incredibly hard to make sure that all children are getting the best possible education! All the while teaching our children how to be good people in the world. I love this school and community and feel beyond blessed to be apart of it as do my children. We actually left for a short bit because I live next to a public school. We ran back as quickly as we could there is just no comparison to private school verses public on so many levels but the one I appreciate the most is my kids are thriving at Wise because the entire staff loves what they do from the front security to the lovely girls in the front office. This is a very special community and school where everyone is happy and living their best lives.

They didn't seem to want to answer emails or calls when I had a few questions. Decided to send my…read morekid to a school that cared to respond.

If I could give this school 7 stars I would. They K program is unbelievable . The teacher care so…read moremuch , do field trips, art , cooking etc Thank you to the principal (Kathleen), Ms Lori, Ms Kim , Ms. Jessica for being the most amazing teachers! I've never seen a school care and do so much for kids!