Valley Waldorf is a tiny school. It has only a few teachers and few students, but it has so much…read morejoy. I heard that it was a large and thriving school before the pandemic and it is now growing, but organically. But currently, the classroom size is about 6 or 8 kids in my son's class, it has room to grow. The timbre of the theory of the school is to develop the child with wonder, curiosity, desire, and the confidence to learn and create, and then they could pursue the facts to learn. In this world of technology changing everything exponentially, some educators wonder if they should drill the children with facts and figures when computers will be providing all of that. These educators seem to think that the children who will succeed in the future are those who think and create. My son likes this school. He was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and the instructors are continuously learning and growing to work with him. And the biggest thing they seem to be teaching are social skills. This school currently runs from pre-k to 5th, and they are in talks about going up to 6th grade.

Valley Waldorf is a miracle for us. We wanted our son to feel like he was going to learn from a…read morefamily member or a close friend that we knew had the same ethics and goals that we had. After a long search, we have found it with Valley Waldorf City School, and we could not be more grateful. The staff, teachers and the school are incredible to say the least and we truly believe we have put our son on a path to success and happiness. Thank you, Valley Waldorf, for accepting us as part of the fam!

They didn't seem to want to answer emails or calls when I had a few questions. Decided to send my…read morekid to a school that cared to respond.

If I could give this school 7 stars I would. They K program is unbelievable . The teacher care so…read moremuch , do field trips, art , cooking etc Thank you to the principal (Kathleen), Ms Lori, Ms Kim , Ms. Jessica for being the most amazing teachers! I've never seen a school care and do so much for kids!

St. Bridget is a wonderful school. We truly feel blessed with the teachers & principal…read more Ms. Villegas & Ms. Ramos have been wonderful to our little one. Our child has learned so much and continues to make great progress. We also appreciate the great communication via telephone, email, and messenger. The school principal, Mrs. Nassar, is heavily involved. I believe this is one of the reasons why the school is so great. She has made great decisions during Covid.

St Bridget of Sweden School is a great school. My son has been going to this school since he was in…read morekindergarten and he loves this school so much. The school makes the students and the parents feel like we are a big family. It offers a balance of academic and extracurricular activities that hone the students become successful without compromising their faith and values.

This is our first year at Valley Charter (for my 3 kids) and it has been exceptional! Teachers and…read moreadministration are intentional in creating a positive environment for children to learn and grow; communication and engagement with parents makes me feel included and partnered with in support of my kids. Volunteer opportunities are plentiful but never forced upon anyone; you can participate as little or as much as fits you. The community is welcoming and my kids are having a great time making friends and flourishing academically. Valley Charter is a hidden gem.

Nurturing and small school environment, perfect for families who want to feel part of a school…read morecommunity. Small class sizes, around 22 students with a teacher and teachers aid, so your child never gets lost or forgotten. Super engaged school administration, teachers and parents. Lots of community events. Project based learning that not only supports applied learning but collaboration and confidence building for kids. Our child has an IEP and we have never experienced anything other than a supportive environment/accommodations. the school gets some noise from the van nuys flight path, but the kids don't seem to mind at all.

My kids have been going to this school for 3 years now . We absolutely love this school. All the…read moreteachers are so loving and caring. The principal Ms. Miller is so amazing .

Our little one is finally enrolled at SOEC in the PALS program and it has been a day/night…read moredifference from our previous schools. The teacher and assistants are calm, kind, and caring and even more surprising is the support and welcome we received from other parents! They have a nice app and the teacher posts daily updates and it's very transparent and open communication, which we appreciate very much! We hope that we stay until 5th grade.

Great teachers, they care about their kids and genuinely want them to learn. Very nice campus.read more

The school is a wonderful learning environment. The teachers truly care about their students…read more Small class sizes, engaged administration, and a thoughtful IB curriculum make this school an excellent choice.

This is the best middle school in California! My daughter absolutely loved it…read more Kathy Jamison was great. We asked her to fill out my daughter's entertainment application and a letter of recommendation, and Mrs. Jamison did it so fast! She was always there for us! We also loved the whole office staff especially Megan! She always helped with a great smile! Teachers were great! My daughter went to Calabasas High School and still misses her Chime Charter a lot)))

This school sucked the teachers would harass you about small things and they diddint actually teach…read moreus anything and based everything around takeing care of the sped kids and made everything about them

We've loved our experience at this school. Most importantly, my kids are happy to be there. Also…read moregreat? One of the most active parent communities!

We are now in our third year at this school, and I can't say enough good things about it. Our now…read morefirst grader has thrived here. Not just academically, but in ways that matter deeply to us as a family. The social and emotional learning curriculum is exceptional. You can genuinely see the difference it makes in how the kids communicate, empathize, and navigate friendships. The staff is amazing, kind, thoughtful, and incredibly dedicated. They create such a safe, inclusive environment where kids feel seen and supported. Every teacher we've had has gone above and beyond, and it's clear they truly care about the whole child. We feel so grateful to be part of a school that prioritizes connection, emotional intelligence, and community just as much as academics. It's rare to find a place like this, and we couldn't imagine being anywhere else.

So I went to this school a couple of years ago and I miss the days that I went to this school. At…read morethe time, it was one of the top-rated schools of the state, and it still holds that reputation today. It also has an exceptional faculty and nice kids. One thing I didn't like however was that the school is tiny. It feels like you can't meet anybody new and the school gets repetitive quickly. Aside from that though, easy 5-star school.

Just saw the latest rankings. The school is ranked # 7 in the state…read more For me having a student there, this is no surprise. From my experience with the teachers and the leadership of Principal Chun I would expect this. It's a great school with caring administration, wonderful parent volunteers, and just a positive environment. We are lucky to have our child here. Thank you all at Balboa!

If your child has an IEP, the VP (Murphy) will make you want to leave the school and if you don't,…read moreshe will make life very difficult. If it was up to her, she would give no accommodations, doesn't really seem fit to be a VP if she knows nothing about neurotypical children and wants them to be like soldiers, jump on command. The administrative staff is not supportive of students, just there to document the side of the story they like, in order to get kids kicked out based on low scores. If your child has low scores they will find a way to harass you into wanting to leave, instead of helping the child learn. Or they will document every minor thing, such as a child not standing still in line, as disruptive and put it in the cumulative record so they have a long rap sheet for meaningless things. Petry is as fake as her voice, the words are reassuring, but she doesn't help when Murphy and Santa Cruz team up to harass parents/children. If your child is perfect, very well behaved and earns perfect scores on tests, they love you. Otherwise, prepare yourself for hell. Teachers in kinder and first were not so good. Second grade was ok, third was horrible.

AES is an amazing school and I'm glad all three of my children went to this school. My two oldest…read moreare doing well in middle and high school. They were Class of 2018 and 2020. Now I'm back with my first grader and she loves her school. She regularly comes home ready to talk about something she learned. We are grateful for the individual care and attention she gets. Yes, there have been challenges at times due to unforeseen issues but the dedication of the staff has always kept the school strong despite those challenges. The principal now is amazing and a part of the founding admin when the school started back in the early 2010s. She and the staff that make sure to welcome the children with smiles and high fives in the morning make it a place for kids to want to be. It warms my heart as a school social worker to see that. It's what I wish all children had at all schools.