We moved to Temecula a year ago and chose St. Jeanne de Lestonnac High School for our daughter. It has been a wonderful school and a great experience for our family. The staff, teachers, and families have been incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel like part of the community from the start. I have been very impressed with both the academic program and the wide range of extracurricular activities. Most importantly, our daughter truly enjoys attending the school, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. read more

Having our kids attend St. Jeanne was one of the main reasons we moved here. We were immediately welcomed as part of this amazing community and are now part of the family. Our kids academic and personal growth has been the biggest blessing! read more

We are so grateful for St. Jeanne de Lestonnac and the positive impact it has had on our daughter's growth and development. She continues to learn, grow, and build a strong foundation both academically and personally. The school's commitment to academic excellence, nurturing lifelong learners, and encouraging kindness, compassion, and faith has been truly meaningful for our family. We appreciate the supportive teachers and community that help students become confident, caring, and well-rounded individuals. It has been wonderful to see our daughter grow in her knowledge, character, and faith while being part of such a welcoming environment. read more

Our family has been with St. Jean for 7 years. We absolutely love the teachers and staff. They truly desire to help raise our children in a Christ first environment. read more

Our 8-year-old son, Abram, attends St. Jeanne, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. He absolutely loves his school community, his friends, and his teachers! It's been wonderful to watch him grow academically, socially, and spiritually in such a caring and supportive environment. We are so thankful to be part of this incredible school community. The teachers and staff truly care about each student and create a welcoming atmosphere where children feel encouraged to learn and thrive. We are especially excited that our 5-year-old will be starting kindergarten this August, and we can't wait for him to experience everything this amazing school has to offer. We highly recommend St. Jeanne de Lestonnac to any family looking for a nurturing, faith-filled education. read more

Starting at a new school can be stressful, but St. Jeanne de Lestonnac has made the experience a great one for our family. Everyone has been kind, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping our children feel comfortable and succeed. We've been impressed by the strong sense of community, the quality of education, and the values the school promotes. We're grateful to be part of such a welcoming school. read more

We love this school and are so grateful that our daughter attends. It is a positive, family friendly environment. I was very happy with her teachers and her reading has really improved this past year. Highly recommend. read more

Switching our children to St. Jeanne's was the best decision we have made for our family. The teachers and staff are friendly and are always willing to help. The school is invested in the child's education, but is also invested in the child. We have seen our children grow so much in just a year of schooling and we look forward to see them blossom over the years. St. Jeanne's has become our second home. read more

Amazing school where the staff care about your children and their learning experience. Can't be any happier since moving here.

We've had a wonderful experience with St. Jeanne de Lestonnac so far. As a new family, we immediately felt welcomed by the staff, teachers, and other parents. It's clear that the school truly cares about its students, both academically and personally. The warm community and positive environment have made the transition easy for our family, and we're looking forward to many great years ahead. read more

For over a decade, our children have been part of the SJDLS community, and it has been an extraordinary journey. From the moment we stepped through those school gates, we knew we had found something truly special. Dedicated Teachers and Staff The heart of any great school lies in its educators, and SJDLS boasts an exceptional team of teachers and staff. Their commitment to nurturing young minds goes beyond the classroom. They inspire, challenge, and guide our children, fostering not only academic growth but also character development. We've witnessed firsthand the tireless efforts they put into creating a positive and supportive learning environment. Academic Excellence At SJDLS, excellence is the standard. Our children have thrived academically, thanks to the rigorous curriculum and personalized attention they receive. The teachers tailor their teaching methods to suit each student's learning style, ensuring that no child is left behind. As parents, we appreciate the emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills--the very qualities that will serve them well in their future endeavors. Values and Character Formation Education isn't just about textbooks and exams; it's about shaping compassionate, responsible individuals. SJDLS excels in this aspect. Our kids learn not only math, science, and literature but also the values of respect, faith, and caring. These lessons extend beyond the classroom walls, influencing their interactions with peers, family, and the wider community. We're proud to see our children grow into empathetic and socially conscious young adults. A Bright Future Ahead Our oldest daughter, now on the cusp of her senior year, has blossomed at SJDLS. Her 4.2 GPA reflects not only her academic prowess but also her unwavering dedication. As for our son, a freshman, he's already making his mark. We're confident that the solid foundation laid by SJDLS will propel them toward any college they choose. Their dreams are within reach, and we owe it all to this remarkable institution. A Blessing to Our Family and Community SJDLS isn't just a school; it's a blessing. It's where friendships are forged, talents are discovered, and futures are shaped. As parents, we couldn't ask for more. Our gratitude extends not only to the faculty but also to the entire SJDLS community--the parents, volunteers, and fellow students who make this place feel like home. read more

We love attending Saint Jeanne! We love the community, and really value the education & morals that are taught! We will be attending from preschool all the way to high school read more

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I have had my son enrolled in their Little Vineyard (preschool program) for two years now. Where to start?! I personally love that they have uniforms and provided snack and lunch, it makes the morning routine so much smoother. I also like that there are many options in enrollment, T/Th, M/W/F, and M-F, with further option of half days or full days. When looking around for preschools, I wanted a place that would be fun for my son but also educational and that's exactly what we've experienced. I'm amazed by how much he's learned (knows all upper and lower case letters, all shapes, all colors, 21 sight words, common Catholic prayers, how count to 100, etc.) And, the cherry on top is that it's promoted my son's spiritual formation as well. I truly believe it takes a village to raise a child and I have been so blessed to have the teachers, sisters, and all other staff at Saint Jeanne's (groundskeeper - beautiful grounds, greeters - warm, personalized welcome each morning, the list goes on and on!) as a part of my village. I feel that they truly care about the well being of my child, which is something I think would be difficult to find elsewhere. read more

I feel my son is getting top notch education and being challenged in a way the public school never did. Seeing the growth has been amazing. I feel that the teachers are supportive. read more

We just completed our first year at St Jeanne and we are very happy with our experience! Previously, we homeschooled due to a lack of great school options. We are so happy that we found St Jeanne. The teachers seem to genuinely care about our child and not just academics. St Jeanne is about the whole child while still challenging them academically. There are plenty of activities for parents to get involved in if they desire. Overall, we are thankful we found somewhere for our child to thrive. read more

Joining the Saint Jeanne family has been one of the greatest blessings in our lives. My son started in 1st grade 15 years ago--he's now a junior at MIT. Our daughter is heading to Harvard this fall, and our youngest is a senior and a true servant leader, ready to thrive in college. It sounds like a fairy tale, but it's real. Saint Jeanne provided a whole-child education rooted in faith, strong academics, and a true partnership with parents. Sports were also a big part of our journey--my kids played football, basketball, volleyball, softball, track, and cheer. The high school offers dual enrollment, life enrichment classes, and excellent college counseling. Saint Jeanne nurtures the heart, mind, and soul. It's more than a school--it's a family. read more

We have been part of the Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School community for 11 years now. Both of my children, Avery and Hudson, have grown up here, and I truly couldn't imagine a better place for them to learn and grow. The teachers and staff are wonderful, caring, and dedicated to each child's success, both academically and spiritually. The sense of community and faith that surrounds this school is something so special. From the excellent academics to the emphasis on strong values, everything about Saint Jeanne's has been a blessing for our family. We are so grateful to be part of it. read more

I have been a parent at this school for 13 years. In middle school my girls decided to try the local public school, then switched to charter. I have now experienced a few schools in the area and there is no community like the one at St. Jeanne. The adults (parents, faculty, staff) really look out for each others children and truly love them. My daughter came back for High School and we absolutely love it. She has so many opportunities there that you would not expect from a small newer school. The teachers all know her and look out for her. She feels at home there. I could not be more happy that she chose to return to SJ for HS read more

Our daughter has attended both Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) at St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School in Temecula, and it has truly been a blessing for our family. As she heads into Kindergarten, we couldn't be more pleased with her experience. She's grown socially, academically, and spiritually in ways that far exceeded expectations. Her TK curriculum has been as rigorous as what many public school Kindergarteners experience. At just five years old, she's already reading books--and more importantly, she's excited about it! The staff are also exceptional. The teachers are skilled, attentive, caring, and compassionate. They communicate regularly with parents and create a nurturing environment that supports her development. There are also plenty of opportunities for families to connect and for students to build friendships outside the classroom. If you're looking for a school that combines strong academics with a faith-based, supportive community, we recommend St. Jeanne's. read more

Saint Jeanne has been our home for 10 years now and we couldn't be happier. My son is a Junior and he enjoys several AP classes, CIF sports like Basketball, Volleyball and Track. He is a leader in the community and more than ready for college. My daughters are in the middle school and they are in high level very strong Geometry and Algebra classes and love their electives in robotics and art. All around we are so happy we are making the investment in our children. read more

St Jeannes is an incredible school with excellent academics, amazing teachers, awesome kiddos, and the loving and devoted sisters & staff are the glue that holds it all together! Everything the children learn circles back to love of Our Lord and service to others. Integrity, compassion, acts of service, respect for others & having pride for the work you complete are some of the many values St Jeannes kids learn about regularly. They're held to a high standard and equipped with an extraordinary staff and environment to help them achieve these standards by supporting them, encouraging them, challenging them & loving them through the learning process. St. Jeannes truly is a gem and we feel blessed to be a part of this school! read more

This school is basically filled with little rich kids who own about half the land in Temecula. It's run by nuns, who could be just a tad nicer. St. Jeanne's starts at Pre-K to 8th grade and has great teachers. As it is a Catholic Private school, there is a religion class, uniforms, monthly on-campus Mass, and a tuition that costs as much as a new Beamer. The campus itself is beautiful. It has a large field, complete with a Snack Shack, track, baseball field,gym, and pool. There is also a theater, which is also gorgeous. The sisters who run the school live on campus with a house that is nicer and bigger than most homes. Personally I think they live a bit too comfortably for nuns. My own experience at the school was pretty traumatizing as they tend to be a bit strict. But if you want your kids to have a great education and get a dose of Jesus at the same time, well enroll them here. read more

This is the best school in Riverside/San Diego county. Great campus, caring administrators and teachers, and most of all, wonderful-polite-well-behaved students. No school in the area can beat the academics and classical education offered to my child. The Catholic values learned by my child is priceless. The uniforms are a bonus - I continue to enjoy not having to worry what my kid will wear for school for 10 months out of the year. The very small class size is perfect. Every student gets the attention they deserve from their teachers. School/Parent/Teacher communication is wonderfully facilitated via edline - so I can keep track of my kid's academic performance on a daily basis. read more

One of the reasons I like it is that there is strict discipline and a carefully thought out curriculum as well as being rounded out with a strong Catholic education. The school is fully accredited and works at improving curriculum all the time. There are plenty of after school programs to enhance the curriculumsuch as sports and performing arts, etc. I did not give it full stars because it seems that there is a more than normal amount of homework assigned starting with the fourth grade and a very high grade scale (97% for an A). Last time I saw a grade scale that high was... never. They weren't even that high in college! I am supposing that it has something to do with the French/European influence or else they are really trying to prepare the kids for high school and above? It is, as the other reviewer mentioned, pricey-- but in line with the other private schools in the area. I think that the nuns are kind but strict and I have never ventured to opine about their living arrangements so I will leave that up to others. It is indeed a beautiful campus and you certainly know that your money is going to upkeep of grounds as well as retention of teachers. They have great fundraisers every year to try to keep tuition from rising and they have done a great job with that as well. We drove from Fallbrook to this school for a year and it was well worth it. Fortunately we have moved since and it is more "local" to us now. My child has been going here for four yearsand we anticipate keeping him enrolled through at least sixth grade. read more

Our (2) grandchildren attended here and it was great until the education started to mimic public school. This is one of the many reasons we are glad they are now attending another Catholic school at this time. We, as a family, DO NOT believe in evolution and as a Christian school we were sadly informed that this very subject was taught to them. WE believe as a Catholic family that our children need to have regular Mass, this also was not included in the curriculum on a regular/weekly basis. So, given these two most important issues, our grandchildren were placed elsewhere. The new school DOES NOT teach anything close to Evolution, there is regular Mass, no homework, smaller classes and OUR CHILDREN ARE HAPPY!!! If these things are important to you, please take this review seriously.... read more

I have really enjoyed having my daughter transfer from GOHS to St Jeanne De Lestonnac. Hands down the best school in our area. The staff is dedicated and I can't praise them enough. Beautiful campus with great academics offered. We have seen growth emotionally and spiritually too! read more

We are so blessed our child is attending this great school... I believe that the academic and religious aspect is beyond what any other private school has at this time.... read more

My now 4 year old son started here when he was 2. So far it has been a great experience for him and us! We are planning to continue him in this school as long as we can. Teachers, staff, parents are all great! read more

My son started pre-school here and we could not be happier. The families are wonderful. The staff are loving and communicate to parents wonderfully. They really make the families feel like they are part of a community. Our daughter will be going there too - just as soon as she's old enough! read more

I have 3 children attending St Jeanne twin boys entering Kindergarten and a daughter entering 4th grade. As such I have a 6 year history with the school.(pre school, pre k, 1,2,and 3rd grades) I agree with many of the review comments - challenging academics, great student teacher ratios, engaging and supportive teachers , supportive and engaging parents, great campus, and a great value system overall. I appreciate all they have done for our children, read more

This school was a BIG disappointment! We thought we were sending our kid to a good school but quite the contrary. From the teachers to the Principal and the Sisters - they dont care about the student's well-being other than how much money you can donate to the school. The education level is much lower than other private schools. The campus may be nicer but are they caring, loving and attentive to your child's needs - NO!!! The meetings and newletters are all about donations and nothing to let the parents know what they plan to do to better the education system. Big waste of money!! Check out other schools before you sign up to get ripped off at St. Jeanne's. read more

My 5th grade year sucked!!! My teacher was sarcastic, and the other students did not accept me. I had a friend that was kicked out of the principals office because she expressed her feelings. Overall, the school is pretty. Could have had better cafeteria though.. read more

This rating applies strictly to the education your child will recieve at this school. If you can look past the ridiculous rules and regulations, snotty parents, and obscene homework....have thick skin, and only care about the amazing opportunity for learning your child will experience, then this is the place for you! read more

We started at St. Jeanne's in 2003. I have loved our years here, and my 2 sons have always been happy to attend. I love that beyond the accelerated academics, each students learns to organize class work and get in a routine of completing jomework. The students are exposed to public performances and are able to learn poise in public speaking. The facilities and campus are outstanding. My older son and his classmates integrated very well into high school and he is excelling as an AP/ IB student like quite a few of his SJ peers. I appreciate the SJ community very much and will miss it greatly when my younger son graduates this year. read more

If you have $ they will treat you like a King. If you don't, you will have a real hard time here. Every issue is swept under the carpet, and admin does not even realize the kids and teachers are doing very un-ethical things right under their noses and talking about it on campus. Teachers credentials, education, and experience is something one would expect to see when paying the kind of tuition they ask for. There are a chosen few that will rave about the school - a few favorites. If you are one of them you will succeed with their online teaching forum. Teachers do not really teach at most grade levels there. They have online Spanish (teach yourself), online spelling (teach yourself), Online Grammar (teach yourself), online math (teach yourself), online reading tests (teach yourself). The stress level is very very high on the kids and its a lot of busy work, no real substance. Parents are afraid to come forward out of fear of retaliation on their families and children. read more

If you want to give your kids a great Catholic Education (yes which is strict but kids structure and boundaries), get your kids ready for high school with high standards/curriculum (and have the potential to graduate top of their class), then send your kids here. Many of our graduating students are in the top 10 of their high schools. Yes there is a price you pay for a high quality Catholic education but we all make choices. So we don't drive a beamer but two of our three children have already graduated from St. Jeanne's. Our oldest is currently attending one of the top Engineering Colleges in the U.S. and the other is following his sibling applying to colleges with tough entrance level requirements. We all make choices don't we? Reflecting on the independent decisions our oldest children are currently making, the values and leadership skills that they have obtained not to mention their discipleship to help others reaffirms to us that a Catholic Education is well worth the sacrifice of our family driving a Honda. We are very blessed to have the school here in Temecula! read more