This review pertains solely to a band competition in which my daughter's high school band…read moreparticipated at this school. This school is very nice, clean, and the school students and parents were extremely welcoming, friendly, and helpful. The event itself was well-organized, and each school band performed on the school's impressive football field. Thank you, San Clemente High School, for being such gracious hosts and sponsoring a very successful event.

Foggy clouds filled the air as our bus pulled into the school, while just moments ago there had…read morebeen sun pooling in from the windows. For once we felt that our uniforms were not enough protection to manage this cold environment. It was a kind of sign showing how this school would be, described as "nothing special" by many pro performers. This fog loomed over our efforts towards climbing the ranks towards first place. Although I expect us to be pronounced the most excellent of all of these bands during our awards ceremony, there were many aspects that we did not enjoy at all about this high school. "A lot of poles," describes just one element of this school's design which we found puzzling. Bathrooms were difficult to navigate to and with the bitter cold around us, we were left with more time shivering, wandering through halls hoping to find a glint of warm light around each corner. Next, the situation during our beautiful show which we have spent countless hours and, some would say years, perfecting. The field was slippery. It seemed as though we were ice skaters on a rink, but with a lack of our skates. The ice was melting and attempting to ruin the whole of our performance. Odd houses set on high dark hills in the dark seemed to always be watching us. We could all imagine the creepy faces of masked serial killers holding axes, staring out their windows plotting. Of course, as you can imagine, this added to our discomforts. Love, marching band performers (El Toro High-school)

This school is terrible. The administration all the way through to the teachers are the worst I've…read moreever dealt with. It's sad. The school playground at lunch time and recess is like something out of a prison movie. Bullying, fights, weapons, this school has it all and does nothing about it. I'd highly recommend picking any other school in San Clemente over this one. Best of luck if you send your kids here.

!Great school! all my 3 kids been in this school and never had a problem. thanks to all the staffread more

We transferred to OLF from another local private school and it has been a breath of fresh air. The…read moresmall class sizes and family feel amongst the parents and staff is something we very much love. The biggest thing we notice at OLF is that the teachers are energized and not burned out like other schools. Our kids enjoy going to school here and love everything about it. It has made our transfer very seamless. The beautiful campus overlooking the ocean is a nice treat as well.

We couldn't be happier with our daughter's experience at this small private Catholic school. What…read moretruly sets it apart is the sense of community. Because of its size, every teacher genuinely knows each student--not just academically, but personally--and it's clear how deeply they care about each child's growth and well-being. The academic standards are excellent, and students are consistently challenged and supported. Beyond academics, there is a strong emphasis on moral character, faith, and being a kind, responsible citizen within the community. Those values are woven into everyday learning, not just taught as a separate lesson. The administrative staff greet every student by name each morning, creating a warm and welcoming environment that makes children feel seen and valued from the moment they walk through the door. Parent involvement is encouraged and truly appreciated, which further strengthens the school community. We feel grateful to be part of a school where education, faith, and character are so thoughtfully balanced. It has been a wonderful place for our daughter to learn, grow, and thrive.

My daughter attends pre-school here and we are very happy with the school…read more Small classroom sizes, experienced teachers and aides on hand are a wonderful environment to help a child reach their potential and prepare them for kindergarten. It is a structured learning environment that finds a good balance between religious and academic instruction in addition to overall global development (fine and gross motor skills) . Snacks are also provided.

We sent our son last year for TK and definitely will be sending him for kindergarten. Absolutely…read morethe best experience with our firstborn! Mrs. Harris was such a wonderful and intuitive teacher :) He felt loved and known. I can tell he learned so many new things and all the students know each other. Such a gem of a school.

My son has done many camps over the years. This is the first one he ABSOLUTELY wanted to go back…read moreto. The pace is chill, there's a disciplined, not regimented, routine with plenty of "non-surfing", wholesome fun (projected movies, games, guitars, skit and talent shows, in the lounge tent). You don't need to have any experience surfing, or you can be a shredder. There's always instructors in the water that are willing to coach you or you can be left to your own talents/whims and do your own thing. They bring the boards as well as lunch all the way down to the beach for the kids and instructors to enjoy (it's a bit of a walk to get down there and I assume it's easier and more convenient to bring the lunch and gear to them). The boards provided are just fine. My son had his own wetsuit and booties so I can't comment on the wetsuits. I grew up in Southern California but we live In Austin, TX. I only mention this because we can't surf in the middle of Texas (generally)! Meaning, zero experience is ok here. There's no pressure to be the best, but there's definitely pressure to have a great time! And they do! The Camp Manager, Bart, is a fantastic guy from Australia that my son loves. He and his team of chill "Counselors" keep a chill vibe that makes this great thing happen. Kudos to Jason and his entire team surf/kid enthusiasts. This camp came at a critical point in my sons life and it made him a better young man. Thank you, Sincerely! Sky and Shai

I just completed a week long adult camp. My first surf experience at 69. I had a great time. Great…read morestaff. In a week of trying in pretty heavy conditions for a beginner and this time of year I never once felt unsafe or unprepared thanks to excellent instruction and help getting that big 9' board out and getting a big shove to catch each wave. I had only boogie boarded before and swam some in the ocean. And the last time I was on a boogie board was maybe twenty years prior. I'm now hooked and shopping for a board. Ethan was my constant coach. We had a small class so the coach/instructor to student was nearly one to one. Everyone on the staff were encouraging and really a pleasure to be around. All the campers were great to meet and talk with, laugh and surf. Great fun. I plan on attending every year. And surfing as much as I can fit in every week.

This school is off the charts. My son has attended for 2 years now and is always happier than ever…read morewhen I pick him up and excited to go. The 2 teachers he has had- Mrs. Burke and Miss Craig, are so attentive to him, and he has thrived throughout his first years of elementary school! I'm so glad he will have the pleasure of attending until he's 10 years old!:)

I really appreciate how awesome these ladies are. A huge thank you to Miss Riley, Miss Paepke, Miss…read moreKielb and Mrs, Rivas. You guys are amazing with jax. Such a sweet staff. We love them all. My son has made some amazing friends here. All the kids are super sweet and adorable. We have made many memories here the past year. I also love the fact how they have military scholarships for families.

This is currently my tenth year teaching, but my first year teaching at Our Savior's Lutheran…read moreSchool. It has been such an amazing experience being a teacher on this campus. The director Joan Lundbohm is the reason I chose to leave my previous school to teach under her as my director. She has so much experience and knowledge in early childhood. Joan is an amazing leader and boss. It has been a privilege and a blessing to work with her. The entire staff at Our Savior's works so well together. We work as a team and it really is a beautiful thing. I am supported by all of the staff every single day. This team truly loves what we do! I felt so welcomed by all of the families when starting the school year! The families at Our Savior's are THE most caring, kind and compassionate families I know. They welcomed me with open arms and it truly meant so much. I highly recommend Our Savior's to not only be your preschool but to become your community. It takes a village to raise your children and Our Savior's should be a part of YOUR village! When you walk on this campus you feel Christ's love. The Holy Spirit is moving on this campus!!!

Our son started at LTM when he was 6 months old. He's been there for a year and has enjoyed every…read moreaspect of the school. The teachers are patient and kind and Miss Lily plans tons of activities each week. Our son has blossomed just by engaging in peer-to-peer programs. They are great about providing daily feedback on food, mood, and any challenges. Also, the schools hours are so accommodating for our dual-working parent household. He's transitioned to the next room so smoothly: ie. Group lunch and naps. The playground and garden are some of his favorite places to frequent. Even their holiday programs are so wonderful. It's a great community of teachers and families. We feel so lucky to be a part of the LTM family!

Thank you Little Thinker's Montessori! My daughter loves her teachers and being at school. Miss…read moreLily the director and all of the teachers are so warm, inviting and communicative. My three year old has grown and learned so much since we enrolled her almost a year ago. LTM offers a nurturing, safe, and loving space for little ones to learn and grow. Highly recommend.

I can't believe that I didn't think to write a review for Las Palmas sooner. This has been the…read morebest experience for me and for my daughter EVER. The principal and all of the teachers have been amazing since day one...including the YMCA for after school care by the way. My daughter is about to enter middle school and I am so sad that fifth grade is almost over....She has been here since Kinder.....She is fluent in Spanish and it feels like we are in a private school the way that everyone here acts toward one another...JUST LIKE FAMILY...I am actually disappointed that I chose to send my almost 20 year old son to our home school....a little late for that. If you get the chance to send your child to this school...."DO IT" no question about it!!!!

Great School. Lowest socio-economic school in San Clemente, yet there is a family attitude that…read moretranscends the poverty. This is a dual immersion school (English/Spanish) and produces not only blonde/blue fluent Spanish speakers, but also produces fluent English speakers that were previously only Spanish speaking, which relieves the burden on the middle schools. I is not easy to get into this school as smart parents see the benefit of this experience.