Both of my children have attended Clairbourn School for over 6 years, and they have thoroughly enjoyed their time there. I am immensely grateful that they have developed leadership skills and become proficient public speakers during their time at the school. The supportive and kind staff have played a crucial role in nurturing their confidence. Additionally, Clairbourn offers ample opportunities for students to explore various interests, making it an ideal choice for parents seeking a well-rounded education for their children. read more

We were very fortunate to have our daughter join Clairbourn's Junior Pre-K Class led by Mrs Rankin and her TA, Ms Macchi. My daughter was attending a Montessori school prior to our looking into Clairbourn, and I felt that she needed more opportunities to perk her growing curiosity in life. Clairbourn School definitely has an abundant resources and opportunities to provide! What really made me so happy about switching over to Clairbourn was their strong emphasis on teaching and instilling kindness and respect for one another. Clairbourn also really felt like a family, a very caring and welcoming community. Every event they put on is so carefully thought out. Their back-to-school STEM event was amazing, the Grandparents/Parents Appreciation Days were so special, their Entrepreneur/Family BBQ was so much fun and their Christmas Show production was so well put-together. Unfortunately COVID hit us all by surprise in March 2020. I applaud how quickly Mrs Rankin learned and adapted to providing a virtual learning setting for the remainder of the school year. She personally dropped off weekly activity kits for my daughter and surprised us with a photo book at the end of the year with snapshots of our daughter's remote learning journey. We were looking forward to joining Ms Rubio's Pre-K class this past year, but due to LA County's Safer at Home mandate, their preschool was not able to open for in-person learning for Fall 2020. In the meantime, their head of school, Dr Patzlaff, and their lower school director, Mrs Paciorek, were very attentive and provided guidance on age appropriate activities our kids could engage in and continue in their development. They've been very communicative throughout this past year and very flexible and understanding of each family's situation. Your child will be loved at Clairbourn School--200%! You will have no doubts. read more

My daughter went to Clairbourn school from JPK, it's been her 6th year in Clairbourn. She loves Clairbourn, the teachers are nice, and every morning, Dr Patzlaff ( president of school) welcomes kids with her sunny and warmly smile. Clairbourn's daily routine morning assembly is very special for kids to practice their speech in front of public, and Dr Patzlaff always encourages kids and give them support to speak loudly and clearly. I love Clairbourn school. read more

Clairbourn is a fantastic school. Both of my children have attended Clairbourn School since kindergarten and I highly recommend it. The school emphasizes more than just strong academics - they help shape a child into a caring, socially well-adjusted and ethical individual. Class sizes are small, the campus is idyllic and some of my own best friends have come from the close parent community. The school welcomes parent involvement and there are many opportunities to participate, in whatever capacity you have. When my kids were in the younger grades, I especially loved the kind teachers, the emphasis on social development in addition to academics, and the fact that they had the opportunity to develop public speaking skills in morning chapel (which is more like a morning general assembly). They are fearless now when it comes to public speaking. In middle school, my favorite unique experience has been an exchange program the school does with a sister school in Melbourne, Australia. Every year either the Australian school or Clairbourn sends their kids to the other school for about a 10-12 day exchange program. Last Fall we hosted two middle schoolers from Melbourne and it was such a great experience for our entire family. This Fall my son will be going to Australia to stay with one of the families we hosted. He cannot wait to visit his friends around the world. The school has a new Headmaster and while we miss the previous long-serving Headmaster, the new Headmaster is doing an amazing job. She is open to new ways of doing things and feedback from parents with suggestions. I was particularly impressed with a talk she gave to the parents emphasizing the growth mindset and how to raise a resilient, curious child - one that is taught that success comes as a result of effort, learning, and persistence and that everyone can change and grow through application and experience. The school has made some strong new hires recently as well, including a new middle school dean who is fantastic and a great resource. I recommend you visit the school yourself, take a tour and talk to some parents. read more

My family and I love Clairbourn. We feel so grateful that we are able to send our children to this school. After a brief stint in the Alhambra School District, it was very important for my family to find a school with high academic standards where my children could learn at a developmentally appropriate pace and Clairbourn ticked all the boxes. The teachers are very cognizant of social emotional learning and my children have loved all of their teachers. Due to the school's specialist teachers, my fourth grader can now play trumpet, design his own video games and create stunning art projects. The community of the school is very welcoming and there are many, diverse opportunities for parents to be involved. The leadership at the school is very accessible and open to dialogue. Clairbourn fulfills all our educational needs and more, providing a welcoming community, outstanding academics, and diverse opportunities, leaving us deeply grateful for our children's schooling experience. read more

Clairbourn is an amazing school and is every parent and child's treasure! Located in San Gabriel with a beautiful campus, Clairbourn offers a solid foundation, academically, socially and progressively all at the same time. I am an alumna and because Clairbourn has made such a significant positive impact on me, I knew I would only want my children to come to Clairbourn. One strong element that sets Clairbourn apart from other schools is that they position themselves to play a major role in the overall personality and character building of their students. I have observed at Clairbourn that social and emotional learning is emphasized as much as academic learning. I've witnessed my girls learning about values such as fairness, respect, and honesty as part of everyday lessons in and out of the classroom. Evenmore, they have trained my girls to pick up wonderful work ethics that I am most grateful because it is a habit that is not easy to acquire but Clairbourn does it so effortlessly. As evidenced Clairbourn has earned a great reputation and they have prepared their children academically very well by placing graduating students in the top high schools every year. I can not say enough good things about Clairbourn and what they have given to my girls and myself....a treasure! read more

Clairbourn is an outstanding school. My son is graduating from the eighth grade next week after attending the school continuously since Pre-Kindergarten, a total of 10 years. I've driven him to school every day and it's a pleasure to arrive at such a beautiful campus and be greeted by friendly staff, teachers and parents. The teachers handle virtually every situation very calmly but firmly. One of the best parts of Clairbourn is its headmaster, Dr. Nafie. I love how he says when the Honor Roll is presented that every student is capable of attaining the Headmaster's List (straight A's), because the students are not ranked but are compared to a standard. I've also heard him say that standardized tests do not measure things like having a sense of humor, but we'd all agree that it is an important characteristic to have in getting on with the world. Dr. Nafie strongly encourages musical education and established a program in which every student learns how to play an instrument in 4th and 5th grade. The academic preparation is excellent. The middle school provides a thorough preparation for the high school application process, with interviewing classes for the students and counseling for the parents. read more

Clairbourn, Clairbourn, Clairbourn School....boy, oh boy, what more can I say about this great school nestled on the San Marino/San Gabriel border. This place is wonderfully located on Huntington Drive so it's convenient to get to wherever you live! This school is very family oriented and a true parent's dream come true. I love the fact they allow parents on campus because they are all about parent involvement and interaction with their own children. There is Chapel every morning where kids start their day with their parents! That's the way it should be! When the kids see their parents on campus and how invested their parents are in their school, a light turns on in their head. In fact, they take pride and become more invested in their own education. Everyone wins! The moment I stepped on campus, I knew I wanted my children to be here! White picket fences, just a drop dead beautiful campus! Not to mention, smiling happy children and a well balanced life...let's face it, any kid can study hard and get straight A's but it's the well balanced education and life experiences that truly makes them ideal leaders of their industry!. When my kids came to visit the school, they felt the same way I did! I'm glad to be here and that's why we're staying! Look for me when you visit! See you here! read more

My daughter just graduated from 8th grade at Clairbourn, and we were delighted with both the challenging academic education and the supportive, nurturing environment the school provided. The class of students she was with was wonderful, all with supportive parents, and they grew to be almost like family for us. If you're looking for an elementary or middle school education with a more personal touch, that provides rigorous academics, but with a "heart", Clairbourn is a school that you really should look into. We will definitely miss it! read more

This school is a perfect blend of academic rigor and positive core values in a supportive and loving atmosphere. The on-campus facilities are outstanding and show the support this school receives from its community. Clairbourn graduates are successful leaders in both high school and college. The current remote learning program is strong and shows the school's investment in the latest computer infrastructure. Our daughters received an outstanding education with individualized attention. It was an excellent choice for establishing a solid academic foundation for future learning. read more

Our daughter has been fortunate to attend Clairbourn for 9 years, and it has has been a rewarding, enriching and fun experience for all of us every step of the way. Within one of the most beautiful campuses in the area she has embraced the learning process, and is well prepared for high school and beyond. The strong academic curriculum goes hand in hand with spiritual and personal guidance, backed by a solid and intelligent Code of Ethics that was finalized a few years ago. The entire teaching and administrative staff have been attentive and efficient, and particularly helpful during the High School selection process. We will miss Clairbourn very much when our daughter graduates next week but we are encouraged, and certainly intend, to stay well in touch and visit in the years ahead. read more

Clairbourn is an amazingly supportive learning environment with excellent balance between academics, sports and social activities. Students graduating from Clairbourn are some of the most well rounded and academically strong students you will find in the greater LA area. read more

This school was our first choice when we were searching for a Kindergarten for my son to attend. The atmosphere is very family centered. Everyone is down to earth and approachable. They do not give homework in kindergarten which sold me! Let the kids be kids. They do not give grades until the 4th grade.This has not held my son or his peers back in anyway. My son's critical thinking skills have improved tremendously! There is a lot of hands on learning. This is a traditional school with a slight progressive feel. My son loves going to school everyday. The administration really listens to the teachers and the parents. Happy teachers are very important and I feel all of the teachers are happy! They all truly care. Everyone knows all of the students by name! This is a Christian Science school but they do not teach religion. They have chapel but it is more about being a good citizen and a good person. As my son progresses I will be sure to update my experience yearly. I am very happy with my decision! read more

I attended Clairbourn School as a child from Preschool through 8th grade. I received a wonderful education that prepared me well for my high school, college and business career. So when the time came for my three children to start school there was no place I would rather them be than at Clairbourn School. For 16 years I enjoyed being active in the various Parent Club activities while my children were taught, challenged, enriched and nurtured in a loving, supportive atmosphere. They have gained a love of learning, lifelong friendships and have been well prepared for the next phase of their lives. I am thrilled to have witnessed Clairbourn's tremendous changes over the years and I couldn't be more proud of the fine school that it is today. It truly is a special place for young people (and families). read more

Excellent learning environment: supportive, achievement oriented, and balanced. Beautiful setting. Caring administrators and educators who know your student and bring out their best. Clairbourn students earn admission to the finest high schools and go on to achieve great things. They are recognized at other campuses as compassionate, caring, respectful, and high achieving! read more

Clairbourn School in San Gabriel, California is a treaure! Our son began attending Clairbourn for pre-kindergarten and is now going into 3rd grade. He has learned a lot academically, in the arts, music, computer and sports. He has blossomed. He goes to school happy, and comes home happy. He loves his teachers, classmates and the school staff. As a family, we have had the same experience. The teachers and staff are wonderful. They truly are interested in bringing out the best qualities in every student. In addition, the campus is beautiful. We could not ask for anything more. We feel fortunate to be part of such a wonderful school. We look forward to our son continuing through the 8th grade at Clairbourn School. read more

Clairbourn is a wonderful school! I am a mother of four children who are all graduated now and in higher levels of education. My children were well cared for, nurtured and given very enriching experiences while at Clairbourn. This school has a loving way of helping each child shine, grow and feel uninhibited to be themselves, and I am so happy I sent my kids there! read more

I don't usually write review but I'm very thankful that I sent my daughter to Clairbourn since Middle school. She just graduated this summer and she did not want to leave. She had gained much confidence & happiness in the last 3 years. Great parents, students & of course teachers and staffs. It is such a nurturing & outstanding school that I would highly recommend to anyone! read more

Clairbourn is a truly wonderful school - great academics for JPK-8th, nuturing and supportive culture, caring and talented faculty and administration, bucolic "country day" campus, welcoming and vibrant parents association, lots of music, arts, foreign language and electives, and a great track record for sending students to the high school of their choice. All three of my children have attended Clairbourn, and I highly recommend it. read more

Clairbourn School is an excellent environment for the academic education and social enrichment of my three sons. My oldest son graduated from Clairbourn this year and has been accepted into one of the area's best high schools while my twin sons will continue to enlighten their lives by continuing their journey at this wonderful institution next year. All of my sons' teachers have had a true passion to teach and have nurtured and enhanced the development of their minds at all of grade levels from kindergarten all the way through the eighth grade for my eldest son. The School has individual classes in music (all of the fourth and fifth grade students are provided with an instrument to which they learn to play during this two year period), art, and computer lab as well as physical education classes. All Clairbourn students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities from competing in athletic events with other area schools to performing in school plays and participating in other clubs and activities. The recently remodeled preschool is a state-of-the art environment that nurtures the minds and excites the curiosity of the young children that attend this school. The Middle School (sixth, seventh and eighth grade) is distinct from the rest of the School and is structured in a model that is similar to high school in which the students move from classroom to classroom. I believe that this model allows for a much smoother transition for Clairbourn students into area high schools since they are familiar with the multiple class room model. Clairbourn School is truly a well-balanced institution that nurtures all aspects in the complete development of all its students from prekindergarten all the way through the eighth grade. Besides the exceptional level of education, the administration of the school is second to none and is lead by Dr. Robert Nafie who has been the Headmaster of the School for over thirty years. Such consistency and experience is rarely found today. I am also very grateful for the true sense of community that is felt by the families that attend Clairbourn. There is also a consistent commitment at Clairbourn of "doing the right thing" that is highlighted by the Clairbourn Code of Ethics. These concepts: Honesty, Citizenship, Spirituality, Responsibility and Respect are foremost in the minds of the students, teachers and administrators at Clairbourn. For my family, and especially my sons, Clairbourn School has been a true blessing and a safe, rewarding environment for both their educational advancement and moral enlightenment. I most highly recommend Clairbourn School. read more