Great school and staff, which continually works towards innovation and development of students and…read morestaff alike. I taught there for two years and would still be there if my commute wasn't so long and draining. Congratulations on becoming s Lighthouse school, you all are amazing!

I went to this school as a little kid kindergarten to 6th grade and left in 2021 for I'm military…read moreofc. I love the new reconstruction for the old school was. Rotting to death. I love that it looks like a college campus

As a highly educated and experienced Substitute teacher, I experienced Capistrano District for one…read moreyear. At the Middle schools the students lie on the teacher and fire them! The Principals have no discipline policy! They disrespect and humiliate the Subs and take advantage of them! One of the worst Districts ever! They are the foundation of our broken education system!

This is a great High School. A safe place for our kids to study. Always have security police…read moreofficers on site. Great academic staff. Awesome sport teams, specially football, volleyball and water polo. Recently remodeled theater is state of the art. I highly recommend it.

Like many parents, I read the reviews before enrolling my son at St. Anne's, and I'll admit, I was…read morehesitant. Some of the concerns raised gave me pause. But as we near the end of our third year (currently finishing 4th grade), I feel compelled to share our experience because I'm genuinely glad we chose this school. No school is perfect, and yes, we've had our challenges here and there. But overall, St. Anne's does an outstanding job across many levels. My son is not only thriving academically, he's also genuinely happy. The school strikes a wonderful balance between being firm and structured, while maintaining a warm, positive environment where kids are encouraged and challenged to grow. One of the highlights for us has been the next-level extracurricular offerings and the way St. Anne's integrates experiential learning in every grade level. These hands-on experiences really resonate with the kids and make learning more fun and meaningful. Our first year was a bit rocky, while St. Anne's is a private school and doesn't follow public school IEP protocols, the principal at the time (Mrs. Bournazian) went above and beyond to work with his teacher and me to put support systems in place to help him suceed. When she became Head of School, I was a little nervous that our dynamic might shift, but the transition has been seamless and honestly, the school has continued to flourish under her leadership. We still feel incredibly supported by both the administration and teachers. Speaking of teachers, we've been very fortunate. Each year, my son has had passionate, caring educators who are truly invested in their students' growth. I've heard some concerns among parents about staff turnover, but having experienced two other schools (one public and another well-known private school in OC), I can say this is fairly typical. Teachers move on for all kinds of reasons, what matters more is the consistency of care, and we've always felt that here. With the exception of one long term sub that was not ideal, we've had outstanding teachers from 2nd to 4th grade. The music program is beyond impressive, Mr. Yaple works wonderfully with kids of all ages. Same for the arts program, the school puts on a more professional production than some theater houses in LA. This is a school that provides the opportunity for all kinds of kids to thrive. Socially, like many schools, St. Anne's can feel a bit cliquey at times, but we've also met some truly amazing families, and my son has built wonderful friendships. All in all, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend St. Anne's. I'm grateful we ignored the negative reviews and gave it a chance.

I have been at St. Anne for a long time now, and I just have to say, they've really tooken it down…read morea notch. While at mass today, not one, not two, not three, not even four, but FIVE people fainted today during mass due to inadequate air conditioning in the gym. The school REFUSES to put air conditioning in the gym especially during a heat stroke putting many people at risk. There was an ambulance and a fire truck which should show you all you need to know. This school clearly has MORE than enough money, yet they decide to not fund cooling systems. Not to mention, this is a Catholic school yet they don't stand by their values and beliefs, which seems pretty hypocritical to me. As a veteran I am deeply disappointed and disgusted by this. Let's just say I will most definitely NOT be enrolling my kids here next year. And yes, I will tell as many families I can about this inconvenience today. Spread the word everyone, avoid enrolling your kids here.

My son attended Oso Grande Elementary and unfortunately had a very negative experience. He was…read morerepeatedly bullied by other students, including comments mocking his Asian background and racial slurs. We reported these incidents to school staff and supervisors multiple times. While some staff members were kind, we felt our concerns were not taken seriously and the response was inadequate. The bullying continued, and we never felt our child was properly protected or supported. As parents, it was heartbreaking to watch our child struggle while feeling that the adults responsible for student safety were not doing enough. Ultimately, we decided to move him to another school. I hope the school improves its response to bullying and discrimination so that other families do not have the same experience.

Great school. Teachers are awesome. Principal is extremely attentive to the individual needs of…read morethe kids. Have sent 2 kids to this school and would do it again in second. Not sure what the prior review from ANABELLA is about...but this was not our experience at all. Ladera Ranch is a great place to raise kids and the school district is amazing. If there is any complaint, it would be that the kid drop off and pick up can be a bit of a process but that should have no impact on the great education that the kids receive while attending here.

Yeah. I don't really care for the new vice principal. The school has changed administration has…read morechanged. It's so crazy these people who come into our city and they treat us like we don't know each other and that we don't talk to each other. These people don't even live here. They never grew up here. Not happy. We pulled our son at the end of his fifth grade year we put him in Oceanside. Much happier now. A lot of people ask me what I think about Lobo, so here you are. I don't like Lobo. Put your kid in somewhere else. I have so much tea to spill. So much. Hit me up if you want the Deets

I absolutely love this school for my child. They have great teachers and a great education program…read more This school is very involved and strongly encourages parents to be involved in their child's education. Lots of fun activities throughout the year and after school programs. The YMCA is located right on the school property for after school care as well. They also have a great program for kids that need help with their speech like my child. This is overall a great school.

Outdated curriculum. Many of the teachers use "Pinterest" sheets and some are lazy in their work…read morestyle. Homework amount is ridiculous. Especially considering recent research that highlights how ineffective large amounts of after school work is for learning. Many other more well-known private schools do not have any where near this amount of homework. Absolutely appalling.

Stoneybrooke Christian School has been a wonderful place for my child to learn and grow. Each…read moreteacher we came in contact with showed a tremendous commitment to academic excellence as well as love, joy, and patience! I really believe this school has laid a great foundation for my child and is the reason for his continued success in high school and growth in his faith.

My daughter has been going to this school for six years now and we love it! Wonderful teachers…read more(especially her group of sixth-grade middle school teachers this year!) and the project-based learning model is perfect for her. Highly recommend.

Community Roots Academy has a been an amazing experience for my children. From the magical…read morekindergarten classes to the middle school community, every year has been great! The admin is really involved and you see them around campus with the students daily! Middle school offers sports and orchestra which both my kids have thoroughly enjoyed!

My experience with St Anne's school is exceptional. I think it is highly academically rigorous,…read moreexceptional at educating students to think for themselves while teaching them independence and self sufficiency. My daughter is really good with people and I attribute that to the exposure of all the different teachers, students, and various programs they offer. It is also a great faith based community that comes together to help each other. It is a Catholic school with good discipline but they educate the children on all religions which I truly think is wise and they are open minded. They have lots of extracurricular activates, tutors, and reading groups to help the children build confidence speaking in front of others, improve reading speeds, and so much more. I had my child tested through the public school and they suggested keeping her at this school that she is thriving there. Thank you Saint Anne's for taking such good care of our children.

it's a beautiful school teachers are good, but the administration is pretty much toxic. They allow…read morebullying of teachers. They kick kids out of school but play favorites. Your empathy level for someone that's been bullied is nonexistent run don't walk. The school is a façade. It's not a Catholic school that has catholic values.