We are extremely pleased with Campbell Hall. Our child is being both supported and challenged in meaningful 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. read more

Campbell Hall is an INCREDIBLE school. I am so grateful my daughter got in (for Kindergarten, now she's in 2nd grade). Yes it is expensive, but 1 out of 4 kids is on partial or full financial aid and that was very important to us, because we can afford it, but we did not want our daughter going to a "rich kid" school. And this school really values diveristy, including socioeconomic diversity. It is technically Episcopal but 22% of the student population is Jewish and the kids learn about and celebrate all kinds of different holidays including Diwali. We of course worry about gun violence and the campus is a COMPOUND. You cannot get onto campus without being checked out by security, and there is a former Marine on campus at all times with his adorable German Shepard, Otto - who is GREAT with the kids but I imagine also trained to attack and take down anyone threatening. One of the things I like the best is there are so many after school activities on campus I don't have to drive my daughter anywhere else, I just pick her up a bit later on days she has activities like Toy Design, Junior Shark Tank, Tennis, Mindfulness, and Improv. And while we do not use the bus system yet, my understanding is that Campbell Hall has the widest and most extensive bus system of any of the private schools in LA. Lastly, the parents CARE and are really involved and the school really welcomes their involvement. And the kids are taught values and kindness is a major priority along with education. Again, I recognize the expense is daunting and it's very hard to get into, but we applied and got into Laurence, Oakwood, Hollywood Schoolhouse etc, and are extremely happy (and so is our daughter) that she got into CH. She is absolutely thriving. read more

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

Sending my children to Campbell Hall is the biggest regret of my life. They were there for too many years. We watched the community disintegrate. The head of the school is only interested in interacting with celebrities and billionaires. He used to be interactive with the students and teachers, but that stopped. Many of the students are toxic and entitled. They show little respect to the teachers and each other. It is not uncommon to come upon middle school and high school students vaping or having sex in corners of the school. I would not want to expose my elementary children to this. There is little supervision in the middle and high schools. When my daughter was in high school, a friend of hers compared Campbell Hall to "Survivor." She "just wanted to get off the island." Students are bullied out of the school. Administrators don't care, and the teachers don't do much to intervene. I think that they feel like there is nothing that they can do about it because they are not supported. Previous reviews are accurate describing how some parents encourage the use of drugs and alcohol at middle and high school parties. There are often full bars at these events. I am amazed that no one has gotten killed driving home intoxicated from these parties. We know of many tragic and horrifying things that happened at Campbell Hall while we were there. Everything was kept secret. My advice to you is protect your children. Don't subject them to this horrible environment. read more

My child was bullied from 7th grade until my child left junior year for that reason and more. The teachers and staff look the other way. She was also exposed to drugs and all manner of illicit actives by other students with negligent or worse, parents that actually allowed this unwanted behavior to take place in there homes. My child is still recovering from the trauma of being a student at Campbell Hall. If you love and care about your child, don't send them to Campbell Hall. read more

this school is a lethal environment for any child. it is full of celebrities' children, and children of robot parents who do not care if their child is bullying or harassing kids at school. The staff are just as bad. The teachers and staff members will tell students to come to them for anything, and to be honest and respectful, then turn around and do nothing to support the student having issues. My little brothers are currently in the 5th grade at CH and are being relentlessly bullied by a classmate. they have been physically assaulted, called names, and cussed out by this 5th grade kid. all other classmates have had issues with this kid and nothing is being done to help them. The staff members lie to your face and tell you that they are doing everything they can to help, while they sit at their desks and do nothing. If you or your child attends Campbell Hall and you are not a rich celebrity or family member of a teacher, you will not be getting any support from this school. This school fosters a toxic environment full of outright mean kids. There are some exceptions of kids there that I am still in contact with, but even they say that it is a difficult environment to learn in. I was bullied all throughout elementary and middle school at CH. I was constantly told to k*ll myself by kids whose parents are almost household names. All of the bullying I went through was solely because I dressed differently than the popular kids, and I didn't always try my hardest to be like everyone else there. I was also going through family issues and mental health struggles, which made it easier for kids to constantly bully me. Nothing is ever done to give them consequences, so they will continue to be that kind of person into adulthood. If you want your child to grow up to have empathy, do not send them here!! read more

incredible school taught me so much most of the bad reviews are complaining about students not the actual school

its a great school when youre in 1-3rd grades, but past that, you start to realize its not worth all the money youre paying. students are racist and call latinas and latinos immigrants and make many racist jokes. also parents petition to remove students and teachers who have done nothing wrong, just because theyre "too old" or "agressive" even when they are great additions to the campbell hall community. parents gossip about each other and cause problems for their students. students dont care to listen to teachers, blatantly talk over them, are incredibly disrespectful and call teachers slurs. its an okay school but its not worth the money thats paid. also students are entitled and rude read more

Speaking from experience, I'm skeptical when I see recurring phrases on here that are also used in CH's marketing like "the school caters to the individual child," or "it doesn't put kids in a box." It's hard to earnestly say CH meets kids where they're at, because this is a school that doesn't have independent study, specialized education, gifted programs, speech therapy, any real focus on hard sciences, a progressive system, individualized teaching methods, and the kids wear standard uniforms, and are required to go to chapel regardless of their own beliefs. After years where we were asked to contribute more and felt like not even the basics were free, I began to wonder what we were actually paying for since few things are included in the tuition. One example is the campus has been in the same place since inception 80 years ago, and there hasn't been much new construction except an expansive football field so they can play other private schools not known for football. The school doesn't have a pool, an impressive science lab, state of the art STEM equipment, a decent cafeteria, or much you might expect to see. On top of tuition and other costs, parents are constantly asked for extravagant fundraising donations or encouraged to do expensive activities or volunteer for basic school functions the staff should be doing or donate simple things like school supplies, no different than if this were an underfunded public school that can barely keep its lights on instead of one of the most expensive private schools in LA. Even the financial aid given is very low if you take away the discount given to kids of school employees. Once I began to truly read the yearly report that I only glanced at the first few years, I was shocked to see that 65% of the school budget actually does go to staffing only 250 people, much of that figure being administrators I never met or even heard of in 7 years of being at this school. Yes, the school is hard to get into, and maybe that's why it took us so long to start questioning things. But we were constantly told so many kids were waiting to get in that it almost felt like a threat if you actually started questioning this stuff. All in all, it just left me feeling ripped off. Some of our relatives attend top public schools that are much more academically advanced, and are able to prove that objectively since the only data collected by private religious schools is by themselves. Be aware that most of what's ranked about CH is coming from the school itself, which censors bad stuff. All the "data" about the school's excellent academics and college preparedness on websites like Niche or Great Schools isn't coming from objective sources, but from what the school itself submits. Many negative reviews of CH don't survive. read more

My daughter received a well-rounded education and was given personalized instruction in many classes. The friendships she made there have been long lasting. Teachers care about the students. read more

Do not go here. I think the high school is good, but the elementary is awful. The teachers lack experience, except for a couple who are phenomenal. read more

the sportsmanship at this school is poor, i'm surprised they still offer sports. tell that senior to stop crying after losing a game in beach. tell them to stop being salty for losing and be proud of another team. this school is full of bullies and rude people, parents and kids. the behavior they get away with is insane, paying extra just so their kids don't get in trouble. i've heard of people leaving that school because of how disrespectful kids are, this is a episcopal school, you'd think they would employ principles they learned from Jesus. but that is obviously not evident at this school. if i had to choose between this school and homeschooling, i would choose homeschooling. do not attend campbell hall!! read more

After moving from Canada and doing extensive research on many independent schools in Los Angeles , we were very drawn to Campbell Hall. For the start it just seemed like the the environment we wanted our children to grow and learn in. We were lucky enough that our daughter was given the opportunity to attend for middle school , she is now in high school and we hope our son will attend as well. We will forever be grateful to be apart of such a wonderful community. The school grounds are incredible and the resources are endless. From our experience, we can see that CH prides itself on being a community that values, academic excellence, service and moral development. It's the most wonderful place to be.There is truly something for everyone .......we are so thankful. read more

Scambell Hall is just a money-printing machine for the high-level administrators, nearly all of whom have family members with paid positions up there. Two thirds of this school's budget goes to staffing costs, which is very high even for private schools, especially since most of that are administrators who never interact with parents or kids. And some of the teachers are not qualified to teach at a public school, but are related to someone, so it's not like you can say they're paying top dollar for the best teachers. Less than 5% of people who apply get in, so because of the scarcity and the outrageous cost of going there, parents think it's quality, but the curriculum feels like it's barely changed since the school opened in the 1940's, and the administration is dreadful. Nothing will change until the headmaster does; the board is subservient to him, his ideas and worldview are beyond dated, and he doesn't really manage the principals, giving little oversight to the bad ones. read more

Do not waste your money at Campbell Hall or any private school. They teach to the lowest common denominator and students are stifled. They do not have the resources to teach students with high IQ's. The ones who stick around for all 12 years are C average or worse students. They are coddled and entitled, and don't want to do the work. Few push themselves to take AP classes necessary to get into top colleges and the admin wants it that way so they don't have to pay extra for AP teachers. Unwary Parents are shocked after they spend hundreds of thousands to get their kids through Campbell and other privates to learn their kids only qualify for community colleges or private out of state colleges that take bottom of the barrel students. The Parents are mystified how their neighbors' kids get into UCLA, Berkeley, Columbia, Stanford, Harvard, Yale, etc. It's because most schools test the IQ of the smarter students and give them a gifted education in grade school so they are prepared to take all honors classes in middle school and are motivated to take every AP class and college class available to them while in high school. That's how students earn a 4.5 and above GPA. Campbell does not prepare students. They are incapable. It's too tiny and the kids don't mature. It's too weird that teenagers are on the same campus, side by side, with little kids. It's also bad to have these kids right next to a busy freeway all day every day for years, breathing in gas fumes. The gifted programs in public schools are the best education for any student but parents who send their kids to Campbell Hall, and most private schools, don't even have their kids tested for these programs because they think their kids are average IQ and will be rejected and/or they think their kids will socialize with celebs. Little do these parents know that the smart celebs all have their kids in gifted programs. These programs group all the gifted children together with teachers who know how to teach highly gifted students with high IQ's. They work at two grade levels ahead, superior to what goes on in private schools. And it's free! read more

Please read about our experience there, because if I had known how the school was, there's no way we would've attended. For Kindergarten, my son received a full "Diversity & Inclusion" Scholarship, which they supposedly give to two black students a year (this was 2018-2019 and only the 3rd year they had ever done it, and they may not do it at all post-CoVid). Then he was literally excluded from 1st grade (not allowed back), even though the funds were granted for 1st. By the end of our year, I'd gone from feeling like we'd won the lottery to filing a Better Business Bureau complaint for charities fraud, reneging on a contract, breaking reliance on CH (we had turned down other scholarship offers to attend CH), harassment of a minor, retaliation, and discrimination. ...The complaint is still up to provide you with more detail, but the school blew it off, as they did other complaints with organizations like CAIS. What went wrong? My son had the world's worst kindergarten teacher. This woman was bigoted and inappropriate from the 1st day of school, but she was the only employee at CH really complaining about him until late February. That's when I had had enough of her bizarre comments and demands, and said something to the elementary principal, as my family were completely stressed out having just had a 2nd child. That's when CH went nuts. In March and April, the principal sent me 8 petty behavioral complaint emails, which she had not done all year before that; the teacher would send us a Friday afternoon list of all the things our son had done "wrong" that week (some of the things were ridiculously minor and I honestly believe she was sitting there writing them down Monday-to-F); they demanded that we do Occupational Therapy; the teacher strongly recommended speech therapy (for a kid with no speech impediment) and tutoring (he wasn't behind) on top of that; speciality teachers who had never said a word to us started reaching out complaining about our son (I think they were pressured to do so); the teacher started sending our son to the principal's office every day, and he was usually there for hours alone and unattended (like solitary confinement); I noticed the guidance counselor following my son around on 3 separate days, and it was clear she had been told to find him doing something wrong; they scheduled meetings they knew we could not attend; and the principal told us we could not come back for 1st grade unless we completed in-clinic AND "in classroom" assessments (we were already doing unnecessary OT and speech therapy) before the end of the year...BUT the in-classroom specialist they recommended could not do it until the next school year, so they essentially gave us an impossible task. At the end of April the principal suspended my son for bumping into a white girl at P.E. ("hitting her") the very next day AFTER my wife gave a presentation on African culture at the school (not a coincidence), and the teacher and other staff were rude as they could be to her. She then put him on a behavioral probation contract so strict that an adult could not pass it, let alone a 5-year-old in the last month of kindergarten. I then filed a harassment, discrimination, and retaliation complaint to the headmaster, and let him know about the shady behavior that he seemed to have no clue about. The contract was so ridiculous, that even the headmaster agreed that it wasn't realistic to put a kindergarten on behavioral probation. But then, two weeks later, I received a VERY different email from him saying my kindergartener had violated the terms of his behavioral probation (which we had never signed and he was not officially on), and could not come back for 1st grade. He also said it was partly due to CH parents who didn't want my son in the same room as their kids (i.e. rich, white parents who aren't on scholarship, and I guess count more than we did). It's true that CH has a lot of "Ken" and "Karen"-style parents who are downright eager to go up there and complain about the black kids (one dad told on my son for a day he was not even at school and his kid had been making stuff up about him all year but the school never told the father this, another parent could not tell my son apart from one of the other black kids and told on the wrong kid), but the school completely promotes that behavior by over-playing behavior involving minority kids and under-playing behavior by rich white kids. For example, the headmaster said there "was no bullying" at CH, and the very next day my son attended, he was beaten up by a white kid who'd had 10 times the behavioral problems my son did. The school knew about it, but didn't care, and made it sound like no big deal. [To be honest, it almost felt like they were trying to hurt my son by the end of the year.] A school that does not honor its scholarships and treats KINDERGARTENERS like dirt (and stresses out their family) to try to get them to quit is not one you want to attend. read more

When deciding between independent schools we were choosing between two K-12 schools and one K-6. We chose Campbell Hall and have been so happy with our decision thus far. K-12: We decided we are a k-12 kind of family. This is just our perspective, but we didn't want the elementary years to be about building a resume for middle school. We also weren't excited about the idea of applying to schools again, for both of our kids, with the added pressure of testing in 6thgrade. Campbell Hall has the facilities, faculty and resources to meet our children's academic, athletic and creative needs through the years. Pragmatically, with two kids several years apart, we wanted one drop off, one place to volunteer, etc. SPIRITUAL EDUCATION: The other major deciding factor was morning Chapel. It sets Campbell Hall apart. It is a beautiful start to the day. All the elementary kids get together in the morning and have a moment of silence, the 5thand 6thgraders often speak on a meaningful topic, and all the kids sing. Morning chapel has sparked spiritual conversations in our home. COMMUNITY: The school does an excellent job building a strong sense of community and welcoming new families. There are varied opportunities to be involved as a parent. Our daughter really seems to appreciate seeing her parents involved in her school. From my husbands perspective, he says the school reminds him of the schools he grew up with back east. He feels the kids are safe and getting a great education. Finally, our daughter loves it. She loves art, the 6th grade pal program, music, science and tech labs. She has made great friends and is enthusiastic about all she is learning. read more

Although the tuition increases over the years have been ridiculous, this has been a very good school for our family. We especially like the community atmosphere and secure campus. Least favorite: Visual Art program has very poor leadership which is so disappointing given the millions of dollars spent on the art building. read more

Educationally a good school, I'm extremely disappointed with the administration especially the high school.

It's my son's second year in Campbell Hall's Middle School, and we are really happy with it. We had a family tragedy, and the faculty has been very "arms around" him, without seeming like they are (because what 14 year old boy wants adults' arms around him?) But behind the scenes, they are that thoughtful about everything. They walk the talk about being committed to not only academic excellence, but "the nurturing of decent, loving and responsible human beings." So it's about old school good character, but they are also quite progressive and in the vanguard developmentally. My son is excited by the academics as well as the arts there. But more importantly, my son is happy there... in middle school... that's almost impossible, to be happy in middle school. Very grateful to them. read more

This review is for the athletic department. What a beautiful baseball/football field! I came here for CIF baseball playoffs and was very impressed with the proximity to the parking lot! Seating layout is well organized and there are screens that cover the bleachers for sun/ball protection. Well done CH! read more

Great school! We have a child in elementary and he's been thriving ever since he's been here. Great academic, athletic and art programs. Even though it is a K-12 school, it is small enough where it truly feels like a very tight knit community, The after-school programs are very popular with the kids as well. One of the things that really caught our eyes when we were first looking at schools is the strong emphasis of character building that school works on instilling in their programs. The kids are lively and very confident. The morning "Chapel" service is something we all look forward to as a family at least a few times a week. There is strong emphasis on spiritual development of every child, supports students' social-emotional growth. Truly wonderful place to be. read more

I went to Campbell Hall for 13 years and let me tell you I couldn't even comprehend how great it was until after I left. Campbell Hall was the best decision that my parents ever made for me. They helped me though any struggles I had, built an amazing community, and got me into one of the top colleges in the country. That college does not provide even half of the educational experience that Campbell Hall did. I would recommend this school hands down over any other school in the area. I plan on raising a family in the San Fernando Valley almost exclusively so they can attend this unbelievable institution. read more

Take a bow Campbell Hall Admissions Team..! YOU ARE FANTASTIC! We are relocating to Southern California and were recommended (highly) by my colleagues to consider Campbell Hall for our son. Despite us applying outside the recommended time frame, the staff took time to understand our situation and reason behind last minute application. Ms. Firestone also accommodated a last minute school visit for us and made us feel very welcome to LA and to the school. The passion and love for their school could not be hidden. They were kind enough to even recommend us places to live etc and how to make our transition easy. During our interview with Ms. Ngo we fell even more in love with this school. The structured yet mindful approach to education is something we have not seen anywhere before. The school students looked very content, happy, and interested in education. The sports facilities are fantastic even for younger students. We absolutely fell in love with this school. I am sure the attitude and professionalism of the admissions staff is representative of the schools culture and values and we can confidentially tell that you will feel very welcome and happy at this school. In the end we decided to move to a different school - simply and simply for logistical reasons. But the admissions team left a lasting impression for us... read more

The teachers and staffs are always so welcoming and prepared for everything! The counselors and staffs know what they're talking about and assisted my daughter so many ways. They make sure that every student have what they need and prepare them for any types of tests. The school has helped me and my daughter in many ways. They are the best high school in my opinion. No words could express our gratitudes towards Campbell Hall. read more

We have 2 kids in Elementary at Campbell Hall and we are so beyond grateful we found this gem! We wanted to find a school/community where our kids could feel at home and inspired and we found it. The things that really stood out to us were: *Well rounded Academic curriculum and how they accommodate children of all different academic levels making sure each child is challenged in all the right ways. *Wonderful Chapel program which allows each child to start their day centered and encouraged to be their best. *Celebration of all religious and non religious beliefs. (The headmaster and chaplains are open minded and super supportive) *No tolerance policy with bullying of any kind. *Competitive sport program that offers something for everyone at any level. *Teachers who are invested. (they offer to meet before school for extra help) *The Principal and VP are the perfect blend of strong and caring. *The after school activities are abundant and diverse. *Love that this school goes from K-12 and how the Elementary, Middle School and HIgh school have their own separate areas but still feels like a small special village. *Living in a big city we wanted to find a school that models great values and morals and help develop strength and character and they definitely walk the talk here. *Great philanthropy opportunities through which the children have a chance to deepen their compassion to the core starting in Kindergarten. *Love that CH focuses on the whole child. Mind, body and spirit so that once they leave for college they are well rounded, prepared and motivated to find their way with courage & confidence These are just a few of our favorite qualities about Campbell Hall...my husband and I could go on. We can honestly say that our kids are thriving thanks to this very rare and wonderful school. Very thankful for Campbell Hall & how deeply they care. read more

Just have to give a shout out to my daughter's middle school. She transferred in at 7th grade (is now an 8th grader) and has absolutely blossomed! The faculty is first rate. The teachers are always available when my daughter needs guidance or support. They somehow bring out her very best while still nurturing her sensitive soul. The administration is responsive and informed. Their approach is transparent and backed by the best research, which they share with the parents. Socially, CH has been a blessing for our daughter. The kids are grounded, creative, capable and kind - just the kind of kids I want my daughter hanging out with. Thank you, Campbell Hall! Looking forward to 4 more years. read more

We have a first grader at Campbell Hall and feel so lucky to be apart of such a wonderful school. Our daughter is thriving and wakes up with such enthusiasm to go to school. The teachers really know each child and focuses on the individual needs of children and the class as a whole. The Community is amazing. It's very supportive and a joyful campus and there is many opportunities to volunteer and be apart of Campbell Hall. read more

We came to the school 2 years ago, when our daughter was entering 7th grade. I cannot say enough good about Campbell Hall. The community is so warm and inviting, not pretentious at all. At first when everyone smiled and waved, I thought I might have met some at one of the welcome gatherings. i soon realized that CH is just like this. Welcoming. The teachers are amazing. I can't believe how they tap into each individual student. The kids have the opportunity to be their own person, and be nurtured in all areas. It's very academic, but doesn't have that competitive vibe that some of the other College Prep schools have. The faculty all know who our daughter is, and they communicate with each other about their students. The Headmaster, principal and everyone else are all available to talk about your child or anything else! All the kids seem happy, and I haven't heard any complaints from our daughter at all! Lastly, I must talk about the community. The feeling that we are all in this together, working for the greater good is very apparent. I love that there are parent groups for Mindfulnees as well as Parent Ed. lectures. if you want to be a part of something, this is the place! This is a place where your child can be exactly who she /he is in a learning environment. I feel so fortunate that we are at this school! read more

My daughter started high school here this year and I have to say that this school meets every expectation and more. The teaching staff is challenging, encouraging and supportive. read more

After reading some of these other reviews, I'm wondering what's changed since 2014? We are currently parents in the elementary school and we plan to leave in the coming year for several reasons. And sadly, a lot of our fellow parents talk about leaving soon too -- it's all just not living up to the reputation. Facilities are old, academics are not up to par, no real diversity, the sense of community is a joke, and most problematic, the school doesn't want to earnestly address parent-raised issues. Our kid deserves better. read more

One of the top 5 high schools in LA. My son loves it and so do I. They take great care of kids and provide top notch education. Keep up good work Campbell Hall! read more

My daughter is a Campbell Hall senior who started in kindergarten and has loved every year. Teachers are smart and supportive. So are her friends. The school's values complement our own--the importance of hard work, integrity, empathy, and fun. The encouragement students receive from every corner of the campus gives them the confidence and courage to test themselves in many ways--academically, the arts, sports.I LOVE this school. I'll miss it (and her!) when she graduates. --Barbara read more

We really wanted to love Campbell Hall but after a few years there, it's just not what we thought it would be. The facilities and some traditions are painfully old, the teachers seem stretched too thin, and the lack of ethnic and socio economic diversity in the lower grades especially, is just sad. It's not a bad school at all, we just wonder if it's really worth the private school tuition. read more