I am a current student at Brightwood, and I feel like this school is fairly decent. There is a big…read morearea upstairs, which features basketball courts, handball courts, a playground, classrooms, and even a nice sized grass field. On the grass field, you could play sports like football and softball with your friends. Many teachers and students are generally very nice, however some can be quite strict. I personally think some teachers give out WAY too much homework, but some can be terrible. Brightwood goes from TK-8th grade, which is nice if you don't want your kid to transition to another school. Overall, you will most likely make friends here and be ready for high school in the future.

I am also a student at Brightwood, this school is really great since I grew up here, but not the…read morebest of the best. The teachers are really great, but some are VERY strict. The teacher I have right now is one of the best teachers I've had. This school has a very big upstairs area including a very big grass field, volleyball area, playground, handball, and basketball court. I kind of wish that there was an actual net for the volleyball court, but overall it's pretty big. I personally think that not all the restrooms are clean especially the one's without mirrors. This school goes from TK-8 so your children don't have to transition to different schools. I also recommend this school to people. I loved this school growing up though and it's pretty easy to make friends here.

Consider going to this school? Think again. It might've been a good option years ago. Now? Horrible…read moreteachers. The staff take NO responsibility for anything. 6th grade Mr. Chang, absolutely horrid. I have so much to say about him. Speaking of Mr. Chang, don't beat your wife.

School is lack of art and music training. Some teachers are responsible, but not all the teachers…read moreare good. Teacher makes unfair policy and lack of communication.

MPCS has been a place where my youngest thrived. The school may be small, but it is mighty. This is…read moredue to the love and care that the long-time teachers and staff has poured onto many, many children throughout the decades. As an educator myself, you bet I vetted all the local daycares in the area and asked all the hard questions about curriculum, schedules, policies, safety, assessments, etc. MPCS welcomed any and all questions I had at the open house and throughout the school year. Their communication was open and transparent. I appreciated all the time the teachers and staff took to work with me when I had a question or gave a suggestion. They listened intently and did so with such care, grace and humility. My child looked forward to going to school daily and enjoyed all the activities the teachers planned in the classroom. As parents, we loved attending the school field trips, holiday programs and weekly chapel times. We appreciate the community MPCS has built for the families. It warms my heart to know that the friendships my kiddo made in class has transferred over to the TK environment, where there are 2 other MPCS graduates in the same class! MPCS is a true gem! They offer a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels loved and valued. The staff is dedicated and invested in the well-being and growth of each child, fostering both emotional, intellectual and spiritual development. It's a place where both parents and kids can feel confident and cared for every day.

my son just completed his final year at monterey park christian school and is now transitioning…read moreinto public school. while we're grateful for the relief of not paying tuition anymore, leaving MPCS is truly bittersweet...it feels like we're saying goodbye to a second home. my son was deeply loved and nurtured. he absolutely thrived at MPCS at such a formative time of his life. he still tells me how sad he is to leave, and i'm not surprised to hear that; the staff and teachers loved him like he was their own, and i never once felt judged as a mom, even during his challenging moments. they always supported us with such grace, especially during the potty training days (my gosh, i don't think i could have gotten through that season without their partnership; potty training my stubborn son was hard! lol). he would come home every day singing songs, telling stories about the new things he learned, how he enjoyed playing with his friends. he often didn't want to leave school during pick up because he just loved being there. one day, he even told me he loved the school director, mrs. desireé, because "she's so beautiful~ i like her." my heart just melted lol. i'm going to miss this school deeply. it's been a place of joy, safety, growth, and the love of God. MPCS will always, always hold a special place in our hearts. if you're considering preschools/daycares, i wholeheartedly recommend monterey park christian school. in all the choices i've made for my son's life as his mom, this is one where i have absolutely zero regrets.

I love Repetto Elementary!! The staff, and teachers have been amazing. My son started his Kinder…read moreclass in 2023 and he's having an amazing time. I do love the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support program. This year -2024 Repetto now has a PTA after many years without one. Thanks to the principal, things are moving along with PTA. Lots of family and staff engagement.

I'm a student and the school is actually pretty bad looking at the food and once I saw a squishy…read moreapple while at lunch. The best teacher i had right now is Ms. Szeto. The supervisors have a decent temper if you get along with them. Once I got in a fight with a kid and she yelled out "WHY DIDN'T YOU PICK UP THE WRAPPER!" And her excuse was she was also getting bullied. The afterschool programs are decent when you need to go somewhere for work.

I love the school and the teachers. I think they are doing the best with what they have. The school…read moreis located in a great location and the lower grades' playground has plenty of shade. The principal is very attentive and provides lots of information. The teachers tries the best to teach the kids. They help the kids develop their attitude as well. The Mandarin dual immersion program taught the kids a lot. The school counselor is amazing as well.

I want to transfer school. next year. The former principal was quite responsible. Now it has…read morechanged to a principal. The employees inside have also changed. The nurse also changed. An Asian. Speaks badly. Experience is not good either. My child just has a runny nose. She told me to pick me up right away. Whether you go to work or not. Too much is not good. She said that their profession should be respected. Am I not respecting their profession? And she also said that employees went to work without being vaccinated. Said that he was struggling at the risk of his life. Fortunately, she was embarrassed to say it. Why do you want to bring others with you when you find yourself dead? The child is not vaccinated. There is no way. You are adults, why don't you get vaccinated. It's so sensible. The school my friend's child goes to is not like this. I think this nurse is studying Chinese medicine. No common sense at all. I was really angry that day. And none of the principal fart he did.

Liked this school very much at first...location, nice. Has a great community/family feel. Most of…read morethe staff are helpful. Negatives...well, heres a personal story, my nephew was supposed to start 2nd grade here. He had attended Kinder and 1st at MHES. He attends with a permit. My sister is a faculty member (who just had twins) and was last min. in applying for permit. Got a release from San Gabriel School Dist. (in time) and because they didn't believe that she got it done (due to SGSD error) in time they LIED about there being openings available. I guess as punishment to her they denied her request. Meanwhile my nephew was in limbo missing valuable school days. To cut to the chase (too long already) my sister is still waiting for response from new principal. Who suffered here?? A 7 year old little boy. For what? My nephew now attends Park Elem. who actually care about kids education!

My kids have attended this school since kindergarten with my oldest now a senior in High School and…read moremy youngest an 8th Grader. I absolutely adore this school, the loving, caring teachers, parents, PTA, staff and community. You will NOT find another school in AUSD with this type of family or community setting. I would know since my husband and I did not grow up in this community and have no family in this area. My kids are also on permit to attend this school and we have received nothing but support from AUSD, the school/staff and community! I HIGHLY recommend Monterey Highlands! Love this school!!!

I am a parent of three, one of which graduated in 2016. This is a really amazing school for…read morelearning. The students give you a real sense that they love their school. The teachers are always looking for new ways to make learning interesting. This year we got a huge renovation done to our school and we now have the latest technology to really give our kids all the resources they need in order to achieve a successful learning experience.

From the owner: *Now Enrolling TK - 8th Grade*…read more At St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, our ongoing focus includes increasing student achievement, providing exciting and challenging enrichment opportunities, and developing a strong Spiritual formation for all students.

I attended Bella Vista Elementary School a few years back and the teachers were quite negligent and…read morethe lunch gave me food poisoning.

Went there for elementary school and it was all good, worried for the sandbox tree and the kids who…read morepossibly could get injured from the fruit that falls from it (it explodes from impact so be careful)