This school is pretty heartless and does not care about all kids and families equally. If you are…read moreexactly like them and keep your mouth shut, you'll be fine. If you are vocal about the quality of their staff or your child is being bullied, they will unenroll you through email and delete you like you never existed. My son went to this school for 5 years. We started in kindergarten and had a wonderful experience our first year. The next year we had a teacher who had no business teaching kids, even 1st graders. She was socially awkward and had no idea how to handle parents or children. I volunteered in that class weekly and let me tell you it was chaos. I had to speak to the dean about a couple situations and they blew me off and acted like I was the only one having problems. 4 other moms that I know of complained that year about that teacher and luckily she didn't return. The following year we got a new teacher and she seemed much better for it being her first year. However, there was a situation where she called my son a liar in front of the whole class over a prayer he requested and made him say it wasn't true before she would let it go. They never ended up praying for my son and his story wasn't a lie. I tried emailing her regarding it and even sent her the flyer for the program he was in and she refused to accept our story although what my son was saying was an accurate statement. That year changed him. She really destroyed his confidence and no one from the school seemed to care. We prayed for a better year in 3rd grade and again got a brand new teacher to the school who was awful to boys! Many of us complained and our sons cried most of the year. While they did not ask her to return to teaching the following year, they never checked on us or our kids after meeting with admin and just moved on. Several families did not return. I decided to give it one more year(I feel like a failure admitting that) hoping we could turn it around but in 4th grade while the teacher was great, my son started getting bullied. He had boys physically attack him multiple times. I would get notified with a text or email but nothing ever changed. After bringing it to the dean and admins attention after several incidents going unresolved, they unenrolled through email! Deleted us from the system as if we never existed! I was a mom who wanted the best education possible for my child and they failed us every turn! When I vocalized my displeasure, they in turn treated us like the disappointments. To unenroll a child in the middle of the year without once trying to make things right or meet with us regarding this situation shows a lack of empathy and quality of care that any person should be ashamed of let alone a Christian school. The craziest part, is I'm not the first family to be unenrolled in their school via email. They hide their failures and just try to pray us away. While my heart was originally broken, this school failed my son and sadly I allowed it to happen longer than a parent should have. I hope this review will help the next family not make the same mistake I did.

I've wrestled over this for months, and now that other families are speaking out, I've decided it's…read moreimportant to speak up about our experience at SCCS. My hesitation comes from the fact that there are many staff members at the school who care deeply about the children under their care. My son was enrolled at SCCS for four years, starting in Kindergarten, and my daughter went for two years through first grade. Kindergarten was a fantastic experience, but we began to hit trouble during his first-grade year. His teacher didn't seem to have a knack for teaching young kids - which was reflected when most of the class had fallen severely behind in their state testing. I kept quiet for the duration of the year, knowing that we click with every teacher, but could find value nonetheless. Then my son began to be physically hurt by another student in class and didn't have the emotional tools to speak up for himself. There were many documented reports from other staff members, yet the teacher and administration did not step in until I had to send more than one heavy-handed email. The next issue happened when he reached third grade. His teacher began to covertly tear down my son verbally. He would come home defeated, crying, and saying things like, "Please homeschool me - at least you'll be nice to me." I began a dialogue with the administration from the first sign of a problem. I was ignored and told that I was just a "busy parent" who didn't have an accurate read on the situation. When my son begged me not to send him to school, I decided to make a public statement that they could no longer ignore, insulate from, or sweep under the rug. When it was their reputation on the line, they paid attention. Instead of taking an introspective look at their staff, the administrators were simply angry that I had called them out. Even though there was an entire classroom of parents coming to them with concerns, they still took zero action. My daughter began to be bullied by a group of boys. She would react explosively to their teasing, and then she would get in trouble. While there was so much grace bestowed on those like my son's bully, or his problematic teacher, there was no grace for my daughter. I cried in the principal's office, asking them to acknowledge how much my neurodivergent daughter, who already struggles to fit in, had grown and matured rather than picking at every fault and flaw. The superintendent pressured my 7 year old, who was already devastated over her behavior, to "ask God for forgiveness for her sins." I've been a Christian for a long time, and the interaction was a bizarre one. We endured the rest of the year. The parents in the class triangulated against my daughter purposely leaving her out of social events. I was hoping that I could quietly bear the brunt of the burden, shielding her from the purely nasty, vindictive behavior of these so-called "adults." It wasn't until the last day of school that I experienced an explosive interaction with another parent. I was pulled into the principal's office. I cried, asking them to mediate the situation. I was assured that they had also had a heart to bring reconciliation, telling me how much they "loved my family." We were informed the following day that they had prayed about it, and my children would be promptly unenrolled. When pressed on the issue, they had no cause other than God had told them. I am still shaken to this day that the institution would side with adults who would go out of their way to bully a little girl. I'm bringing this to the light, so that hopefully no other families are hurt. It seems like they believe they hold some sort of divine authority, and there appears to be no checks and balances in place. From what I've seen, there is little regard for the emotional health and safety of the children under their care. If your family does not fit into their rigid box, you are not welcome. They talk a big game about "partnership" -- they want you to partner with them, but they will NOT partner with you.

We love Legacy! My son is going into 3rd grade and has been here since kindergarten. He absolutely…read moreloves going school! He's thriving and getting great grades all thanks to the amazing teachers. I love that they have enrichment classes starting in kinder. He says it makes his day so much more fun getting to rotate and learn about Computers, Art, Science, Library, Bible, and Spanish. In second grade he was at a 6th grade 6 month reading level which blew me away! As parents we also love that we get to be involved so much, from volunteering in class, to being included in Friday Chapel, to helping with field trips and holiday activities, it's all amazing. The second you walk in to Legacy it feels like home, everyone is so welcoming and kind. We can't wait for more years to come.

The teachers are mostly great, and the seasonal celebrations and parental/family involvement are…read moreawesome. I'm also very grateful for the school's success in instilling a strong moral compass, Christian values, and an understanding of Christianity. That was truly top-tier. That said, we've unenrolled and will be attending public school for the 2026-2027 school year, along with what I understand to be at least 100 other families. The primary reason is that the general sentiment is that the cost of tuition no longer matches the quality of education being provided. We've experienced tuition increases every year for the past 3-4 years, maybe even the last 5 years. This includes increases of 9%, 6%, 5%... There is no indication these increases are slowing down, yet the educational experience has not kept pace with what families should reasonably expect from such an expensive private school. Academically, students transitioning to public school have often been behind in math to the point that the school has since improved its math curriculum, starting this school year. That's great for future students, but for the tuition being charged, this should never have been an issue in the first place. The same can be said for Spanish. My oldest attended Legacy from K-4 and my youngest from K-2. They took Spanish every year, yet neither can speak or understand more than a few basic words. This seems to be common among students who are not already bilingual. After years of paying for Spanish instruction, there should be significantly more to show for it. There has also been a noticeable change in the school's culture since its partnership with Grace Community Church in Sunland (not to be confused with Grace Baptist here in SCV) and the increased involvement of The Master's University (TMU). Many families feel the school has become more business-oriented and that hiring increasingly favors individuals connected to Grace or TMU, creating a perception of nepotism. Security is another major concern. With more than 500 students across a K-12 campus consisting of multiple buildings, having only one security guard during school hours is simply inadequate. A campus of this size should have at least two guards to provide meaningful coverage. Then there's a lack of law enforcement experience with the guard for the last 2 years. When Legacy first implemented armed security, law-enforcement experience was mandatory. That standard has since changed, and the current guard does not have any kind of law-enforcement background and is limited to basic security experience. By comparison, Trinity Classical Academy has multiple guards on campus and their security personnel have law-enforcement backgrounds. For a school charging premium tuition, I believe that level of security should be the minimum expectation. Ultimately, the biggest issue is value. Going into 2026-2027, tuition for my two elementary-age children would have been $4,500 per month, before future increases. High school tuition is already around $3,000 per month per student, before future increases. At those prices, families should expect an exceptional academic experience, strong college preparation, and a robust security program that is consistent with a premium private school. Instead, many graduates are attending schools such as TMU or UC campuses. There is nothing wrong with those schools, but when Legacy presents itself as a premier, prestigious private Christian school and charges premium tuition, it is reasonable for parents to question whether the overall educational value and outcomes justify the price. Legacy does many things well--particularly its Christian foundation, teachers, and family involvement-- The question is no longer whether Legacy is a good school. The question is whether it is a $30,000-$50,000-per-year school. Based on our experience, we no longer believe it is.

Nice school! They are small but the curriculum is classical and extensive! We really love itread more

My husband and I put our son in Trinity and it was the best decision we've made. Not only is this…read moreschool absolutely beautiful, but they care for each and every single student that walks through that door AND their families. The attention to detail is impeccable. The love that you feel when you walk through the front doors is unexplainable. If it's something that you've thought about, even just for a second, I highly recommend to go to a Discover Trinity meeting. I would get in contact with Elizabeth Hosmann asap. You will want to become her best friend, I promise she's literally one of the best but she's also a wealth of knowledge and can answer any and all questions for you.

School is excellent! Great teachers! Great Principal! High expectations! My son absolutely loves…read moreschool. He looks forward to going to TK and seeing his teacher and classmates. Everyone is so kind and supportive. I highly recommend this school.

This is the greatest school we've attended, and it continues to get better and better. Education is…read morenever "one size fits all," and OLPH school knows that. The people, both parents, and faculty, who are drawn here are exceptional. They not only want the very best for their students, but they also want it for society. They want them to thrive together and contribute to this world. From TK through grade eight, this school has it all. If you attended the tour at the open house, you saw the students were out on campus, and the principal, at random, called a few students over. They gave us a tour of the school and talked about all the great activities that happen there. I thought, if my kid could have a fraction of that presence, then he would be well served. The results of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School were on display with radiance. The teachers here care about the students. They are experts who love their craft and endeavor to continuously improve upon it. They are passionate and compassionate mentors. Their philosophy, treatment of kids, and approach to education is exceptional. I encourage anyone curious about it to visit the school. Finially, the students that graduate eighth grade from Our Lady of Perpetual Help are accepted into multiple honor classes at nearby high schools both public and private. Not only does that speak to the education at OLPH school, but it is a testament to these kids' character. --"Be the best version of yourself."

Horrible school if you want to learn and socialize. Most people already have friend groups, and…read moredon't socialize with new students. Also, the school has a major bullying problem that they have covered up for a while now and only did the bare minimum if pushed to do. If you are not in the main popular friend group, you most likely cant talk to anyone. You'll also most likely be bullied if you don't like whatever the popular kids like, and people always beat each other up, and they do the most minimal punishments. I heard someone who caused a ton of people to bully someone else only got 1 day of ISS for doing that. So yea, i totally recommend not going here

The school is a pretty great school. Kids have fun. Their teachers are kind and principal and…read moreassistant principles are kind as well but as far as my daughter has told me, not sure if she's lying or not there is a lot of chaos and drama that doesn't be handled when my daughter was in fifth grade. There was a lot of drama and she got in trouble when she didn't do anythingwhich made me really upset. I got many phone calls of things that my daughter has not done That's my only negative thing about the school but from on this point, teacher's facilitator's principles are not bad just need to learn how to make the people who actually made the drama get in trouble and not the people who did nothing

this place sucks. they force us here then dont even let us fingerboard. UNACCECPTBLEread more

My son loves Saugus! Great staff and approach to learning…read moreand sports programs.

Muy buena escuela con mucha paciencia de maestros, y muy actualizada en tecnología... me encantaread more

I had a terrible experience visiting this school for an event. The principal was rude and…read moredemeaning. I overheard her talking to a parent in such a condescending tone. She was very standoffish and unapproachable.

Since November I got bullied in school. One of my classmates bullied me because of my appearance…read moreand how "ugly" i am. Even my friend said i'm useless. The principals almost expelled me for destroying property which i don't do. This school makes me feel unsecured and being exposed. Rumors, teasing, anything that the kids do to get me out of this school. Rio Norte needs to learn better. 0 star. -Emily Kurita, victim of bullying.

The staff at this school is incredible. Each and every one of them are dedicated to making every…read morestudent feel inspired and ready to learn. As a Rio Norte attendee, I can proudly say that this school is the best for your children. With so many fun electives, such as band, ASB, and drama, your child is sure to have a blast! There is always a fun activity or spirit day on the horizion, ready to keep your kid engaged and having fun. The teachers are masters in their craft, never failing to properly educate every student that passes through. As a current Riverhawk, I can proudly say that Rio Norte is the place to be!