I use to go here and this teacher, i believe her name was Mrs. Brown made me pee my pants. I asked…read moreto go to the bathroom and she said no we just got back from lunch. Mind you i'm doing the potty dance in her face but she still said no. So i peed in her seat. There was another time i got a citation for eating carrots outside the lunch room.

Since the new principal took over, this school has gone from bad to worse. There is so much…read morebullying that is overlooked, the noon aids pay no attention to the students, which allows other students to be not just verbally violent, but physically violent to one another. The way they handle things sets kids up to be bullied even more. There is no real conflict mediation. Then if there's a problem with a teacher, it's not properly addressed without putting the parents and the student on full display. The school is operated in such an unethical manner now. The people in the office have the most rudest and disgusting attitudes, except for Mrs Rocio(hopefully correct spelling), she's super nice and always extremely helpful... the teachers here are very mean and act like they hate helping the kids achieve better. They make the kids feel like they are dumb to ask for extra help. They compare other students with the more advanced ones to their faces and that's not okay. A child should never be made to feel less than another. Everything reflects on the principal, who acts like she doesn't know how to run a school and naturally it shows with the way her teachers and aides etc are ALLOWED to run around and act. They deserve a misconduct award. Then when students go to them to try to get help for being picked on, they don't even actively listen and there are no repercussions for the other student, which gives them a free pass to continue picking on students because it's uncorrected and poorly handled. This school has sadly gone downhill since Mrs Alba got there. If you enroll your child here, please always check on your child's mental, talk to them about what goes on daily, make sure they open up to you about the teachers, the students. Etc... and never stop fighting for your child's rights to be protected from any form of abuse. I pray everybody's child who attends here is protected and covered by the blood of Jesus... lastly, I'll state, I pray that all parents stay proactive in their children's life so they will know it's not okay to bully, it's not okay to be disrespectful and walk around cussing and talking inappropriately. Schools have a job to do, but we as parents must also do our job as well. Teach your child to protect themselves as well, because they will encounter much bullying at this school. It's sad, but it's the reality of the way the school operates.

My siblings and I attended a private Christian school as children and we loved the OVERALL…read moreenvironment. The small classes and the one-on-one and overall attentiveness of the teachers and staff. The values and morals instilled at OCS are simply incomparable and are so similar to what we were taught growing up with a Christian education and in a Christian home. Being kind, treating others with respect and how you wish to be treated, loving your fellow mates, praising God daily and every night, and always putting God 1st. This school isn't just a school, it's a family. My niece has been here since kindergarten and just started 3rd grade and we couldn't have chosen a better "home" for her. The curriculum is unsurpassable. The kids rotate between their main teacher, language class, music, art and p.e. Their graduation percentage and college attendance is astounding. They teach the children to be honest, individual, creative thinkers. All things most schools don't offer until well AFTER elementary. They challenge the kids and they never feel defeated. They KNOW there is a next time & also are aware that they can't take that "next time" for granted. The entire office staff are the most kind and beautiful hearted people I've ever encountered. They are kind, endearing, very engaging and simply a blessing to have them in my nieces life. You'd really have to step onto this campus to get the warm feeling I'm trying to convey to see for yourself. It really and TRULY is a home away from home for the kids. Thank God for OCS.

Excellent and conducive environment for learning and establishing positive social relationships…read more Great staff and sports programs. My 6th grade granddaughter and second grade granddaughter have been attending since kindergarten and have been very happy there.

Amazing school pretty cool place. Everyone super nice and place to chill and hang out tooread more

This Is A Great School In South Ontario That Has An American Vibe For All The Children. This School…read moreIs Like Children Are Learning About The History Of America. I Would Recommend This School For All The Children In The Área

The School STEM program is really implemented which is great for the kiddos. Teachers communicate…read morepretty fast when messages are sent through parent square.

My daughter has been going to TOCS for two years now. Nothing to really complain about. Every…read moreschool has its pros and cons and every school is different. My daughter loves her school AND her teachers. They keep me well updated with her progress and that's why I can rate this school 5 My daughters words herself "10 out of 10"

Mrs Chelette should not be teaching small children. She locked my 5 year old outside to have a…read morecomplete meltdown alone. She had no explanation for why my child repeatedly came home with bruises, AND she had my child "coloring" things with only a Grey writing pencil. Shame on her. I dont care if its your first year teaching, get it together or get out of this elementary school.

Not good. I do not recommend and I have spoken to many friends and parents that have asked me that…read morenot to put their kids in this school. So much bullying. vaping. knives. Worst part is that when kids ask for help and try to talk to staff or teachers they are not taken seriously or get told not to tattle tell, that it's not their problem it's a your problem. Teachers yell at the kids, tells them to shut up to the whole class, among other things. This school is a huge headache. There is a couple teachers there that are awesome but that's it. Kids that defend themselves end up getting in trouble when they have to defend themselves because they don't get heard. Then after the school makes excuses saying things like it was all their fault. A grandmother threatened a 10 year old and almost put hands on the 10 year old. A stepdad of another kid tried to force himself into the school yelling he is gonna kill a kid that was 6 years old. The school takes no accountability or any actions of approving. Even when reporting to the school district it seems like they dont want to help. My kids teacher has said very disrespectful things and yet nothing was done about it. Parents it starts at home! help your kids. A recommend looking at another school. sorry for the long comment.

As a parent whose children have been enrolled in the school for over 5 years I can say with…read moreexperience and integrity that this is one of the best schools I've seen or been around. Not only do the teachers here go above and beyond to ensure students excel In their learning. But the parents believe so much in the school that there is a tremendous amount of volunteers. I'm sure the one person who had a short, less than a day experience would not be able to speak of the quality of the teachers and program. Students may be Hispanic, but not all Hispanics learn Spanish at home. My English only boys have become fluent bi-literate speakers, readers, and writers. I'm proud to say that my kids go to Central Language Academy!!!

Fantastic Dual Emersion Language Academy, they teach Spanish and Mandarin. TheSstaff is great and…read morekeeps you updated on daily lessons via Twitter. My son has learned so much Spanish in just 3 months. Really Recommend this school. It is on Lottery based entry and siblings get first entries.

Went here a while ago and tbh the staff aren't very helpful. Bullying is normalized, the teachers…read moreare rude and like I was 8 at that time and she couldn't even tie my shoe lace. The school lunch is dry and the tables are crowded. I'm a high achieving student and when they held monthly assemblies they didn't give anything for recognition besides a pin.

Not surprised this school is still trash. Went to view the school to do a tour and they weren't…read moreattentive n they didn't pay attention to the students. It was trash when I went there n is still trash. I wish I could give 0 stars. Where your children go to school matters and I would not choose this school.

Great school! I went here when I was little and now my son goes here. The best teachers ever. If…read moreyou're in this area looking for a great school, put them in here! They also go up to middle school grades(8th grade)

They got a new principal and vice principal a few years ago and ever since then the school has…read morereally gone down hill. Don't get me wrong it was always a bit cliquey but it's taken a turn for the worse. The office staff is rude and disrespectful. The events are always communicated to the parents the day of, the day before, or in cases like today, the day after. That's finally what prompted me to write a review. There's typos in the communications from teachers and staff alike. And for how unorganized and late their communications are you'd think they'd show some grace for the students, but of course, they don't. The proctors or whoever it is that stand outside during onsite events have attitudes every single time. Sometimes I'm walking straight towards a ramp and they wait till my foot is on the ramp to tell me I had to go around. Now, why would you do that unless you want to be rude ?? Common sense would tell you to let people know on their approach, "hi, welcome, you're going to enter on your left" or something to that effect. A few years ago when the new "management" came in my child was being picked up for a fall and the office staff started yelling at my child and had her finger in my child's face when I had to say something. If that's how they treat kids when a parent is around, imagine when they're alone?? I really miss the old principal. He was the complete opposite of current administration. PFO and all the activities are so dull and sad looking and I know it's because of the leadership and the people who make it so unpleasant. I have one child at another school in the area due to special needs and it's like night and day with Edison. I'm talking parades, backdrops, Christmas presentations with props, the whole nine yards. Can't wait to be done with this school in two years.

This elementary is one of the worst schools I have ever step foot on, my 6 yr old boy was bullied,…read morewhen i brought it to the teachers attention and she did nothing. I spoke with the principle and she also did nothing, my son was hit with a ball that knocked him out and the school nurse didn't even call to let me know , so I took my son to er and he had a concussion. This school does have a few teachers who show concern but it is terrible to see how much most of the staff does not care and works harder to get $ for the school. Having teachers yell "shut up and sit down " is inappropriate but that's the type of teachers this school has to offer.

Selecting right school for your kids is always the most difficult decision. As a parent you want to…read moremake sure your kid is safe, loved & protected. We felt it right when we spoke with MsEmily for the first time way back in 2018. We were on the waitlist for a very longtime but the moment they called me to confirm there is an open slot, I didn't think twice registering my then 4 yr old son to this beautiful school! Fast forward 2026- I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to you and St. Mary's as an institution for shaping my son's academic journey. This Thursday, he will be receiving the Honor Roll, and while I'm not sure how big of a milestone it is officially, I am extremely proud and excited because he scored 3.74 out of 4, earning A or A+ in all subjects. The strong foundation provided by your school has made a world of difference. Honestly, when we first enrolled my son, I was concerned about how he would adjust to a new environment and a traditional 8-3 schedule, especially since this was not a Montessori setting. I worried about his performance in math, science, and social studies. However, my concerns quickly faded when I saw how easily he adapted--finishing homework in just 5-10 minutes during the early months. It was clear that the teaching approach and support he received made learning feel effortless for him. Thank you for your dedication and for creating an environment where students can thrive. We truly appreciate everything you've done for our kids. I miss stmarys! And great job MsNel List is long on why StMarys is a great school and worth each penny! I truly appreciate you and your teachings! Looking back, I remember how scared and unsure I was when we continued with St. Mary's in 2nd and 3rd grade. Today, my list of gratitude for Ms. Nel, Ms. Nancy, and the entire St. Mary's institution is too long to express fully. The way St. Mary's teaches core concepts--multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, science, and language--has given my child an incredibly strong foundation. Two-digit multiplication and division are now a piece of cake for him! To our surprise, transitioning to another traditional private or public school has not been as challenging as we feared, and that speaks volumes about the quality of education at St. Mary's. Honestly, St. Mary's level of education is much higher than UCA. We deeply miss so many things: the organic food, the innovative tools, the no-screen rule, teachers who truly teach rather than relying on YouTube, the humane approach to breaks, creative playtime, and the productive after-school care. The list goes on, and it shows how much we value and miss St. Mary's. You are absolutely shaping future leaders, adaptive thinkers, and high achievers. Thank you for everything you do.

My daughter is 8 years old and just starting 3rd grade. She has been attending St. Mary's since she…read morewas 3 years old. We love everything about her school! The Teachers and staff are all so amazing and truly love our children. I have never had to worry about her while in their care. That is a big deal to us. They have done so much to help improve her behavior and are always available for advice and help. She is also excelling academically. What else could we ask for! Highly recommend this amazing school.