Le Jardin is the best private school on O'ahu. It is small enough to feel like a close-knit…read morecommunity and large enough to have the resources that students need to remain competitive. The campus is beautiful, the faculty and staff are warm and happy to be there, and the students are overwhelmingly kind. Students study a language from K-12 as part of the curriculum and are immersed in hands-on, experiential learning for throughout the day. Le Jardin is an International Baccalaureate World School that offers not only the IB Diploma Program but also the IB Primary Years Programme and the IB Middle Years Programme for its primary and middle schools. We moved our children here from Mid-Pacific Institute (one of the WORST private schools on the island) and the difference is night and day (they even have 18 more in-school days in a school year!)

This is an EXCEPTIONAL school. It's the ONLY K-12 International Baccalaureate school in the…read morestate. The setting is at the old Kailua drive in site, and it's spectacular. The views are incredible. The staff are great. Helpful and interested in the children's best interest ( as it should be ) and are always available to engage with the parents on their children's education. Although expensive, it's well below Punahou, 'Iolani, and Mid Pac. They do offer financial aid options, yet make sure you apply early because it can take some time to get through the process. Le Jardin does offer athletics as well as a quality education. As a matter of fact, the girl's just won the ILH water polo championship, and the boy's won last year. Le Jardin competes in Water Polo, paddling, swimming, volleyball, basketball, tennis, kayaking and golf. They also compete in the PAC-5 in football, softball, wrestling, baseball and cross country. The gym is fantastic, a tad bit cramped, but very nice indeed. I'm proud to say that my girls will be attending Le Jardin the fall of 2013

HonuPride! For sure. Second (possible 3rd/4th) generation Kailua 'ohana who absolutely loves and…read moreappreciates our neighborhood school. With very few principals over the years KES has been under some great leadership and care. It has shown with the amazing students that come through as well as the teachers who are so passionate about their students, school, and teaching. The students have the best of what is available to them and the administration makes sure they are plugged in where ever necessary. KES is a big campus but small group with about 250-300 students in all and a total 'ohana environment. They really care for the children like their own and know how to make visiting families feel like they've been there forever. The teachers set goals for themselves and for the students with the principal and make sure they are on track with meeting them throughout the year. Their focus is definitely on developing the whole child. From academics to social (with friends or in clubs) and beyond the children are able to get a well rounded education, positive influences, and make lifelong memories! Once a Honu always a Honu.

First year for our son and we have been very impressed with the teachers and administrators. They…read morepractice what they preach when it comes to righteous behavior and accountability. Ms. Wood is great!

Absolutely not. Without a doubt, we are treated like things by the employees, and they seldom ever…read morelook out for us. Some of my teachers send me messages , and all they ever ask is for me to finish up any missing assignments. Like a "How are you doing?" "Is everything all right?" would be much appreciated. But I understand; they're educators. They must work and grade assignments. What about us, though? We each have our own difficulties to solve, such as those relating to our mental health, our families, our finances, etc. Not everything is about classwork, homework, exams, or academics. Please at least periodically check on us to see how we're doing. Please. I have discussed the faculty, school, teachers, and other students with some of my friends. Some things said include: "The staff friendly, although they occasionally act really rudely and with a lot of attitude. " "Aunty Malissa is quite rude." "They genuinely don't care about our emotional well-being." "On campus, there is quite a bit of trash, and the grass appears to be dying." "I believe it's fantastic!" "The lunch is disgusting." "Many teachers are quite kind and pleasant, yet some are harsh and demanding." "I enjoy them." These are but a few of the reviews I have accumulated. I'm just being honest; I'm not trying to being a bum.

I am so upset. I told my son for doing good in school I would bring him a special lunch because he…read moresaid the lunch they give them is SO bad. I came and tried dropping him off some food I bought for him. They said they will not accept that because they don't take outside food because of covid. Supposedly there was a note that went out a month or more ago. Weirdest thing is my son needed blue cups for a project. I went and bought them from target and brought them to the school and dropped them off. They took them a week ago! So what is the difference of that?!? It's from the "outside"... this is bullshit.

This somewhat remote location nested in between Kailua and Kaneohe is home to a great staff and fan…read morebase that supports Hawaii Youth Wrestling with a passion second to none! A big MAHALO to the parents, wrestlers, table helpers, concessions, tournament directors, coaches and officials that come together in the spirit of sportsmanship and aloha!

We just did the drive-thru to pick up our son's schedule and pay his registration fee. Shout out…read moreto the staff out there greeting the families with their music and posters. And most of all I would like to praise them for such an easy and speedy drive-thru experience. And let me not forget to recognize the office staff which are always helpful every time I contact the school with questions. Thank you for your patience and time! We are so lucky that we are part of the Kalaheo Family!

Before I even had children, I already knew which private Catholic School in Kailua I would send…read morethem to -- the one and only St. John Vianney School Kailua!!! As a fellow alumni, I remember loving the school from its dedicated teachers and faculty to academic excellence. I have the best memories growing up while attending St. John Vianney School Kailua and am thrilled my two children have the opportunity as well. This is still the best pre-school and elementary school in Kailua with an extraordinary principal, Mrs. DeMello, and exceptional Admin Assistant, Mrs. Chee, with their dedication and commitment to excellence. My children started attending here since pre-school at three years old and are currently in kindergarten and second grade. I have seen their confidence and love for learning flourish. Their progress and growth have been remarkable. Not only does St. John Vianney School Kailua have top-notch academics, values-based education, but they also instill a premier Catholic education that is of importance to my faith and family values. Furthermore, they have phenomenal support from the church and community and host an annual fundraising event called "Breakfast with the Bishop" that everyone looks forward to each year. They offer scholarships and financial aid as well as extracurricular activities. I highly recommend St. John Vianney School Kailua for your child's education as it is an invaluable investment. You will feel welcomed and supported here. We are SJV Kailua 'Ohana!

St John Vianney is an emerald gem tucked in the mountains of Oahu…read more We have truly grown to value the friendships and connections created during our time at this wonderful private school. Community involvement is a large part of the school which promotes a sense of belonging and partnership between the parents, kids, and staff. The dedicated teachers consistently go the extra mile to support and inspire their students' academic and personal growth. Academic excellence is achieved through innovative teaching methods and personalized attention to each student's needs. The unique blend of this academic care and spiritual development, provides students with a holistic education that nurtures both mind and soul. Overall, St. John Vianney School excels in providing a well-rounded education that nurtures both academic achievement and character development.

Came here for a fundraiser for Special Olympics which was held in the Gym. First of all the…read moreparking is limited but was a short distance to the gym. The gym is small and could use some repairs. The Special Olympics held their Zumba fundraiser in the gym which I must say was a good workout. My grand-niece had enjoyed herself as she danced to the music, not following any of the zumba instructors moves. It was great to see her happy and dancing. Though shes mentally challenged, shes able to move to the beat of the music. I love watching her having fun. Walked around the campus and noticed how small the cafeteria is. Im sure they have to have split lunch time for the students. The buildings are old and are in need of repair. I hope that one day, the state can repair all the schools.

What can I say, it's my alma mater…read more... On the real, it is a public school SO the campus isn't exactly Kamehameha School status, and we unfortunately don't have a pond or anything on our campus. (We do have a farm though for the Agriculture class!). We also have one of the best performing arts for public schools. Castle has the nice Ron Bright Auditorium. It holds Castle plays AND Castle Dance Concerts. Parking is a bit tight near the auditorium. If you can, I would recommend someone drop you off if you're going to see a play or a dance concert. Castle is located near residential areas, so you could park your car there and walk a bit to the auditorium. When there are football games, the back parking lot can get full. But again, there are places to park in the residential area. I wouldn't advise parking at Windward City because you could get towed.