This school is beautiful, the teachers I met were extraordinary. I hope my granddaughter will love…read moreher experience love learning at her new school.

How has no one reviewed Westridge yet? I guess it's a little weird to review my high school on…read moreyelp, but it was pretty kick ass and deserves some yelp loving. I suppose the five stars is a little inflated due to having graduated, but it really is a great school. The academics are tough, but it still manages to be a mostly laid-back environment. The best part is probably all of our dorky traditions like Greeks and Romans and the yam festival that we all get so excited about. We'll see how things go now that Fran is gone, but hopefully things won't change too much. I sincerely hope no one is basing whether to send his or her child to a school based on yelp, but if you are, I say you couldn't find a better school for your daughter in the Pasadena area.

I have fraternal girl twins who will be 11 August 2026. They were at CWC SL & Gabriella. I have…read morevisited every Charter & public school within a 20 mile radius. I honestly can't believe how amazing Isana Octavia Academy is in comparison to all the others! They rate higher in every category! The only area the school needs a little bit of help is more representation from African-American, Asian, and Caucasian families. It is primarily Latino. We are a Caucasian family and have never felt more welcome at any school, including our Preschool, which was a Presbyterian Church Preschool. Isana took over Ribet's private school campus. There is a track, field, gym w/basketball court, stage, and lots of trees, privacy & security. They are expanding the sports program. Every child participates in a performance twice a year. They have amazing after school offerings which are free! Camps include free field trips!! My daughters have made wonderful friends, adore going to school each day and have advanced academically! The admin/teachers truly care! Check it out! IEP/504 team is EXCELLENT!!!

New principal sucks. Hiring staff with rude attitude like they tell you no eating on the blacktop…read moreeven though THERES TABLES outside and indoors. I truly don't understand too when it rains! We stay sitting down for lunch or recess the WHOLE time and no playing, heck just make the outdoor play in our classrooms! Not fun school if you want SOME fun in your life.

We have been parishioners at Holy Family since 2010. My oldest had his first year in TK and it has…read morebeen such a wonderful experience! He loves going to school. I am always able to communicate with his teachers. They have such a great variety of classes they offer the kids and I feel so safe having him there. We love holy family and are looking forward to more years to come.

Heartfelt community, but some transparency gaps!…read more I visited Holy Family twice and loved seeing the joyful, engaged students and the peaceful atmosphere of Sunday Mass. There's a lot of heart here, but as a single mom, I want to share a few tips for other parents considering this school: * Ratios vs. Reality: While online stats say 13:1, that's not true. TK class of 20 and class of 35 beginning in 1st grade. There is an aide and teacher per grade level. It's a significant jump from the "official" numbers listed on niche and other sites describing this school with small classroom sizes. * The Assessment: My 3-year-old was interviewed alone in a small room; a tough separation if you aren't expecting it. * Transparency: Between a 3-hour Sunday commitment (Mass plus tour), 2 hr weekday school tour, a weekday interview on a different date than the tour, and the $125 fee, I wish there was more clarity on actual spot availability upfront instead of "we encourage you to apply right away." Ultimately, my child wasn't accepted which was a blessing in disguise (we found a welcoming Catholic school to start his TK adventure in the fall). The rejection letter cited "fit," and while it encouraged us to resubmit next year, I didn't consider this a viable option. It felt a bit dismissive to ask a family to repeat such a time-intensive, costly process without any feedback on what "fit" actually meant or what would change next time. I'm sharing this so other families can ask the right questions before diving in. Wishing the HFCS community all the best!

Like so many parents in the Pasadena area researching private schools, we did alllll the tours. We…read morehadn't heard much about Saint Mark's and always assumed from the name that it would lean heavily religious, which wasn't something we were looking for. We also didn't like that it ended at 6th grade (something we later decided was actually a plus). Toward the end of the touring season we decided to stop in simply because it was close to our work. I am not exaggerating when I say we walked out of that little school under the shady pine trees like "this is The One". Coming from a strictly play-based non-academic preschool, we really wanted to continue letting our kids be kids, learning through play and curiosity. But we also knew we wanted them to be challenged academically. And not to sound boastful but we have nice kids; we wanted them surrounded by other nice kids. I didn't want my kids to lose their sense of just being nice, kind humans. What we found at Saint Mark's was a balance that really worked for us. Academics are strong, learning is hands-on and meaningful, and the kids are still excited. Their teachers clearly care about them. The kids are happy. And nice. Polite and well spoken. During the tour, they looked like they were having a good time being at school, laughing, joking with friends at lunch, singing on the way back from recess. Overall we've been really happy since enrolling. We are now in our third year here. Watching what they do, even in Kinder, has been impressive. They have Writer's Workshop and write diary entries about their Halloween class pumpkin decomposing in a tub for months. In another unit, they raised tomato hornworms we brought in from our garden and watched them transform into hawk moths, documenting the whole process. For Valentine's, I offered to drop off homemade pink play-dough to our worldly first graders (an homage to my pre-k co-op years), assuming they'd say the kids were too old. Instead, they embraced it with rolling pins and cookie cutters. The teachers are so special and genuinely know each kid as an individual, even across grade levels. Small groups in the classroom let kids learn together at the same level, wherever that may be. When my DK-er had a rough start to the school year, his teacher rearranged the daily schedule to help him feel comfortable/safe and wrote me daily emails of his progress. And speaking of progress, I never expected that it would be normal for a progress report from his teacher to include a personalized letter detailing his personality, strengths, leadership, character... It was just so unexpected and thoughtful. I'll admit that when we enrolled, I was focused entirely on academics, student/teacher ratio, kind teachers, diversity, outdoor space, and letting kids be kids. While Saint Mark's checked all those boxes, I didn't realize how special the community would be. They interviewed us as parents and not just our kids, which felt like they care about building a community of families with the same values. (I joke that I would vacation with almost any of these families, and we could definitely get through a zombie apocalypse together) Socially, there are grade-level parent parties in the Fall so you can get to know the other families, sans kids. There are events like the Fall Fest with petting zoos and bounce houses and bake sales and confetti eggs, there are potlucks and picnics, book fair, hikes. There is an annual gala fundraiser where parents can let loose for the night, as well as smaller socials that make it easy to build friendships. There are ways to be ON campus: classroom jobs and PA positions and many ways to give time/talent/donations. You can sign up to stuff red envelopes for Lunar New Year or hand out hot lunch on campus and spy on your kids while they eat. After the fires we did consider relocating. And while it may seem unusual to be temporarily housed on another campus, our kids do get to use the beautiful outdoor spaces, fields, gym and basketball court at EF. What I was initially worried about has become somewhere the kids love to be. We did still have moments of doubt about relocating or not. Ultimately Saint Marks was a big factor in our decision to stay. I know it's wild to think elementary school is what kept us from jumping ship, but we stayed in the Pasadena/Altadena area because of this school. Our kids love it and we love it for our kids. We plan to remain living locally through sixth grade because of the school, and probably longer after hearing where the 6th graders matriculate to. We're really looking forward to the rebuild. We feel incredibly lucky that we found this small, somewhat under-the-radar school almost by accident. It's hard to explain how great the culture is here until you walk through the classrooms and campus and talk to some of the students, parents, and faculty. Like any school it won't be the perfect fit for everyone but for our family our experience has been very very positive.

Dear school seekers, Ultimately we chose Saint Mark's for…read moreour children because it displays balance- we see both modern ideas surrounding whole-child social emotional culture with a more traditional classroom/academic load and structure. Saint Mark's has true authenticity when it comes to role-modeling what community means for our children. The Episcopal elements of school feel universally welcoming to all. As a multi-racial family, we feel very at home with Saint Mark's where DEI is not a department, an option, or a fad but a natural part of the school's identity. When we chose the school we were intentionally seeking academic rigor for our kids; and because the school embraces differentiated learning groups, we know our kids will get what they need in all subjects. The children have lots of movement throughout their day with a wide variety of subjects to explore. The school maintains boundaries with being responsible, respectful, and safe which allows all the students to take risks and lean-in knowing they have a foundation of structure and support behind them. I have noticed our children's imaginations have been flourishing due to their time at school. The teachers are joyful and friendly which invites a warmth. The parent-community is strong (and fun) which is deeper than a good time when we realize we are showing our student-body what it looks like to work-together and create something bigger that everyone can enjoy. The leadership prioritizes modern changes to education while keeping the jump-ropes and math text books in close reach. To open a new campus about six weeks after the Eaton Fire is a true symbol of how strong the community is. Come and tour! All the best, Melissa

The best! LILA's ELC is truly a gem. My wife and I enrolled our child in preschool and have loved…read moreour experience. The teachers and staff are amazing, the curriculum is incredible, and the community is unparalleled. I can't think of a better place for our little one.

My son just started preschool at the LILA ELC preschool campus and we love it so far. The teachers…read moreare warm and attentive, the bilingual environment is perfect for him, and the campus feels safe and welcoming. He's excited to go every day and we couldn't be happier with our experience.

The care that the teachers and all staff have for the students is exceptional. They treat each…read morechild like their own and it shows in the children, they are happy and respond well during their activities.

Awesome pre-school with Christian value taught to the children. Primarily English and Korean as the…read moremain languages used in the school. All of the teachers are very caring for your children.

We switched our second grader to Friends Western in February 2024 after it became apparent that it…read morewas a better fit than our school. We are coming to the end of the third-grade school year, and our third grader has experienced increased confidence, a lifting up of strengths, and targeted support in areas that needed growth. Even though this is a small community, I'm awe-struck at the dedication of both the administration and the teaching staff. The school's overall approach intertwines tried-and-true teaching techniques, evolving educational modalities, social justice, and the needs of the students. Their enrichment and exploration programs aren't boilerplate; they are well thought-out. At first, the parent participation seemed daunting. Still, I realized that while families of all beliefs comprise this community, the school's social-justice-inspired Quaker philosophies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship have made collaboration seamless.

This has been such a wonderful school for our son Gavin. Honestly we don't know where we would be…read moreif we hadn't found this amazing place for our son. The community and care this school gives our child cannot be found in any other school. This is truly a gem of a school. Gavin is excelling and thriving here.

Lloyd house is one of the eight houses (as of 2017) of Caltech and is located in the north house…read morebuilding along with Ruddock and Page. No single rooms, but has a library (usually messy), a theater room, computer room, and three small sitting areas in corners of hallways. Like other houses, it has a lounge area which has a pool table, ping pong table, foosball table, fireplace, and some TVs and consoles. The dining hall is regular sized but often has free waiter service. It has outdoor sheds and a deck with a hot tub that occasionally is in use. One of the kitchens is one of the largest on campus, and it is located close to the mail boxes and the mail room. Some rooms will have bunk beds but many have 'lofts' which are beds attached to the ceiling instead of being on the floor, so this saves a lot of space. Generally is clean and bug free, but often leftover dinner food is left out over the weekends. Has a gender neutral bathroom as well as male/female ones!