If you like that small town feel La Pluma is it!!! We live in the garden hill area but drive our…read moredaughters to La Pluma because of its vibe. Everyone knows everyone. The kids are seen and each child is well loved and taken care of. The teachers care and its like a small town where families help eachother. It takes an army to raise children and we are so grateful we found La Pluma. Since TK till 5th grade every year has been a blessing.

This school is such a hidden gem in our community! The principal, staff and teachers are all such…read moregreat people! I would highly recommend this school! The ladies in the front office are so welcoming every time I come to the office. The teachers always go above and beyond to help the kids. I also am super happy that the class sizes are smaller in the lower grade levels! Thank you Mrs. Bixby and your team for such a great elementary experience!

We love this school. Our oldest graduated from here 4 years ago and now our second child is in his…read morejunior year. The teachers and staff not only care about their students academically but their character as well. WCHS set our oldest up to graduate college in 3 years and our second is on his path to be well prepared for his future as well. We are glad we chose this school!

We currently have two students attending WCHS, a Freshmen and a Sophomore. Our entire family has…read morehad a wonderful experience here. Both my wife and I are long time public school staff members and had many choices about where our kids went. WCHS has been the perfect choice. The campus is immaculate; always clean and perfectly manicured. The staff are fantastic and we are picky. They have a full honors program which is also accredited. We have encountered some gifted teaching staff, truly caring about the subject they teach, how it is taught, and the well being of the students as people. They have very professionally trained armed campus supervisors, yes I said armed. I know that may not be a typical comment to state, but sadly in this day and age it is absolutely a fantastic feeling knowing instant safety response is present and a deterrent at your student's school. The athletic facilities are first rate. Go see the gymnasium, baseball field/cages, softball field, outdoor courts and unreal weight room. Top shelf stuff. The programs have high caliber athletes with CIF championships and D1 commits in multiple sports. They play Big time schools and compete. They have multiple CIF All league players. The extra activities for students are unreal: something for everyone going on all the time. Dances, theatre, clubs you name it. It is very safe and welcoming. Perfect size as well, the student body being around 500 makes for a great mix of academics, athletics and solid character development. No fights on campus, clean facilities with a manicured campus, high academic rigor is the dream of all parents for their kids. The last piece should probably have been my lead, the Head of School their is a strong moral leader who has a strong modern leadership base, he treats everyone like they are the most important person on campus. Look no further for your kid, this is the place both you and your student will love!

Staff very friendly and communication beter me as a parent and my son teachers are very good so…read moremany platforms for us to communicated with each other and rhe Aeries portal is the best way to keep inform.

I can speak to their Health Academy at this s hook. It is a truly amazing program that works to…read moreprepare students for an occupation in the Health Field. It is a strong program with good community support. The students who attend the program secure spots of employment and higher education. The faculty truly care about the students and the desire for them to be successful.

UPDATE (April 2026): It is worth noting the suspicious…read moretiming of the most recent activity on this page. My initial review was posted three months ago. Prior to that, the most recent rating was a 2-star review from a year ago. Now, suddenly, within the last two weeks, there has been a wave of four 5-star reviews--some even mentioning the Principal by name. For parents doing their research: please take note of this pattern. It is quite a coincidence that after a year of silence, the school suddenly receives a surge of perfect ratings just as enrollment season peaks and my initial detailed review remains unaddressed. It appears the school is focused on "padding" their online image to drown out a parent's honest experience. Interestingly, looking back at the school's history, there are older reviews (if you filter 1 star reviews) from 9 years ago documenting that previous administrations also solicited 'glowing reviews' from parents. It seems that instead of evolving, the school has maintained a long-standing pattern of prioritizing image management over addressing the root causes of parent concerns. A sudden spike in positive comments doesn't erase the documented favoritism and safety concerns I've detailed in my original review below. [Original Review Below January 2026] I truly wanted to support this school, but after a year, I had to withdraw my daughter for her own well-being. The environment is deeply toxic, specifically regarding a practice known as 'rage baiting.' This is a form of targeted harassment where students intentionally provoke or mock a specific peer until that student has an emotional outburst. Despite this being brought to the attention of leadership, the administration does little to intervene. There is a disturbing pattern of chronic absenteeism among students who were simply avoiding school as a survival mechanism because the environment had become emotionally unsafe. Leadership needs to conduct a serious internal audit to understand why students are choosing to stay home rather than face the daily provocation allowed within these walls. Furthermore, my daughter witnessed a disturbing lack of empathy and discipline in the classroom. While there are no special-needs students attending the school, students frequently use 'disabled' as an insult. If a student asks a question that others perceive as 'dumb,' they are mocked with offensive hand gestures simulating a disability. Teachers observe this and say nothing, allowing this culture of mockery to go unchecked. This behavior is compounded by clear favoritism. The principal's child is part of a dominant social group that appears 'untouchable' due to their father's position. While my daughter was labeled a 'bully' by the principal for a single reactive incident in an unmanaged classroom (kicking the chair of a disruptive "star athlete" student), star athletes and well-connected students receive preferential treatment regardless of their conduct. Despite the school's branding, we found no evidence of Christian values here. Their final interaction with us was a petty dispute over a book that was sitting right in front of them--a fitting end to a year focused more on tuition than student character.

Heights Junior High has been such a blessing for our family. The teachers and staff truly care…read moreabout the students--not just academically, but spiritually and emotionally as well. It's clear that they are passionate about helping each child grow into a confident, respectful, and faith-driven young person. The small, supportive environment makes a huge difference. Students are encouraged to succeed, and there's a real sense of community where everyone feels seen and valued. I especially appreciate how faith is woven into everyday learning, helping students build strong character and a solid foundation for high school and beyond. The teachers and staff go above and beyond, always communicating well with parents and creating a safe, nurturing space for kids to thrive. My daughter has grown so much during her time here, and we are truly grateful for the impact this school has had on their life! All of the teachers have made such a big impact on her, and with this being her last few months on this campus, she's going to miss each and every one of them! I cannot put into words how much the Principal Troy Kimura has meant to my daughter. Troy has made such a steady source of strength, support, and faith, and has gotten my daughter through some very tough moments she and myself will always be so thankful for. He has made a lasting difference in my daughter's life, and we will always be grateful for the kindness and love he has shown. If you're looking for a Junior high, I HIGHLY recommend this campus to any family that prioritizes both education and faith!

We have been to several schools in PYLSD and Brookhaven has been the best. The teachers and staff…read moreare top notch. Parents are very involved and are very friendly. I would highly recommend this school.

Best school . My children attended…read moreMacy School since kindergarten and have been extremely satisfied with the quality of education it offers. They provided my children with a solid foundation of learning. The teachers and staff are the best: very attentive and approachable. Go Eagles!!!

My son has been attending Zion since preschool, we are not Lutheran's personally, but we still love…read morethe academics and the values and ethics they teach. We do wish their sports programs were a little bit more solid with solid coaches, but our son is happy and so we are happy. He's made great friends, and there are a lot of great families at the school. It is an older school and an older building, but it's actually endearing to me as it reminds me of the schools that I grew up going to. It has a vintage feel . There is some turnover with teachers and students, which can be challenging but overall we are pleased with Zion, especially with Amy Jacobson manning the ship as acting principal. Thanks Zion!

I have 8 of my neighbors all in elementary going to Fairmount and St Paul - 20 and and 25 min away…read more Zion is 8 min away from us. Should tell you everything why 8 Families 12 kids in total not choosing this school so closed to home. Do you research! They have Zero security, the school gate wide opened most of the mornings before school starts-anyone can walk through. They would lie and tell you that the gardener is also the security, but if you see him cleaning outside the gates he would tell you that security is not one his tasks. School has No Nurse on the premises, No School Nurse Office. Zero feeder program to private school. Don't buy into...Please do your research, the only students going to private Highschools from here are the church staff members kids. This is a very small school with very many "clicks" and "circles" - this speaks volume! You do get a lower rate than any other private school in town, but ANYTHING you are running from a PUBLIC school, you will find here and twice as bad! I do not recommend this school to anyone! Keep looking every extra penny is worth going somewhere else! Covenant, Fairmount, St Paul - all within 20-25 minutes apart from this school and with no traffic doable in 15 minutes! Do not buy into any marketing and/or sales talk from this school. Do your research !

This review is solely for the football stadium…read more My daughter's high school recently played the home team St. Paul Swordsmen. The stadium is definitely a small stadium as both team fan's sit on the same side. It is an older stadium for sure. During late summer, this is definitely a challenge for several hours as you are facing west which means it will be some time before the sun goes down. I saw spots for a while as a result of inadvertently looking in the direction of the sun on several occasions. Half of the parking lot is reserved for boosters and tailgaters prior to each home game which forces fans to have to look for parking out in the street as soon as the lot is full. Restrooms were clean and centrally located under the bleachers. Food choices avail was extensive as there is something for all but be ready to wait in the long lines 20-30 minutes. All in all, an ok venue to watch high school football. As for me, I will not be in a rush to return any time soon.

Zero vision, disgusting facilities Paying premium private…read moreschool tuition for bottom-tier, neglected facilities is an absolute joke. The weight room belongs in the past, and the showers are foul--student-athletes shouldn't have to risk using infected, outdated restrooms just to participate in sports. Upgrading isn't optional anymore; every other local school has built modern, state-of-the-art training spaces while St. Paul hides behind "tradition" as an excuse for laziness. Then leadership acts shocked when athletic programs start slipping. Sinking capital into theater while letting basic gym infrastructure collapse is financial incompetence. A real, high-level gym facility would have paid for itself through community events and program growth. Instead, money is mismanaged, facilities are neglected, and parents are fed up with paying top price for zero return. Absolute shame. Something is up !!! For anyone that cares - Have you seen the restrooms? What about the weight room?