Best school in the valley with lots of opportunities to grow and their PTA program is really good…read moreand they help and make the school have good programs for the kids. I love all the teacher they thrive each day to make the children learn and be smart.

They changed the principal, red flag for upcoming 2026-2027. All good reviews were from past years…read morewith past administration.

such a funny school! im loving it! the teachers and students…read moreare caring, the principal is very nice, and huge areas

Centers of Learning is now named "North Valley Christian School". It is a wonderful and caring…read moreschool. Students get that one-on-one learning with their teachers and the 3rd grade and up enjoy learning Spanish with the Spanish teacher, Mr. Moreno. Every Friday, they have Chapel that is very uplifting and students are engaged with all students and staff. The different grade levels participate and take turns in Chapel. Some students that play instruments can share their joy of music. This school also has a farm with many different farm animals. Excellent school!!!

This is our first year at Valley Charter (for my 3 kids) and it has been exceptional! Teachers and…read moreadministration are intentional in creating a positive environment for children to learn and grow; communication and engagement with parents makes me feel included and partnered with in support of my kids. Volunteer opportunities are plentiful but never forced upon anyone; you can participate as little or as much as fits you. The community is welcoming and my kids are having a great time making friends and flourishing academically. Valley Charter is a hidden gem.

Nurturing and small school environment, perfect for families who want to feel part of a school…read morecommunity. Small class sizes, around 22 students with a teacher and teachers aid, so your child never gets lost or forgotten. Super engaged school administration, teachers and parents. Lots of community events. Project based learning that not only supports applied learning but collaboration and confidence building for kids. Our child has an IEP and we have never experienced anything other than a supportive environment/accommodations. the school gets some noise from the van nuys flight path, but the kids don't seem to mind at all.

So I went to this school a couple of years ago and I miss the days that I went to this school. At…read morethe time, it was one of the top-rated schools of the state, and it still holds that reputation today. It also has an exceptional faculty and nice kids. One thing I didn't like however was that the school is tiny. It feels like you can't meet anybody new and the school gets repetitive quickly. Aside from that though, easy 5-star school.

Just saw the latest rankings. The school is ranked # 7 in the state…read more For me having a student there, this is no surprise. From my experience with the teachers and the leadership of Principal Chun I would expect this. It's a great school with caring administration, wonderful parent volunteers, and just a positive environment. We are lucky to have our child here. Thank you all at Balboa!

Two stars because the two teachers my child has had were good. However I know School pick up can be…read morecrazy anywhere but this one is insane. Never any parking. Also the people who work in the office are not very nice. The lady in the office is rude and she has been for the last two years no "hi how are you what can I help you with" and the new guy was nice at the start of the year but she must have rubbed off on him. I literally dread going in there to get my child early for therapy. It's one of the main reasons we are switching to a different school new year. The principal also called me to ask about absences. Of course when my child is sick they don't go to school. However the principal said oh they can still come they just have to wear a mask. Hmmmm maybe if people kept the kids home when they were sick so maybe kids wouldn't be out sick.

I'll say that it's unfair to have only one review from 6 years ago to represent a school! This…read moreschool has changed principals a few times since then. The average rotation is about 2 years for a principal (by the way, this is how it's spelled, NOT principle.)

Our experience at GPS has been wonderful. Both of our children attended the preschool program, and…read moreour family has been part of the GPS community for the past three years. The teachers (Mrs Irene, Ms Megan, Mrs Jennifer...), are exceptional--caring, patient, dedicated, and deeply committed to each child's growth and development. They foster a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and eager to learn each day. Our children have thrived here thanks to the incredible staff and the strong sense of community the school provides. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact this preschool has had on our family and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a caring and high-quality early education experience.

My daughter attended the early childhood program for 2 years and she absolutely LOVED it! She had…read moresome of the best teachers. Even though she was in class with specific teachers, all of the teachers interacted with the kids during recess, lunch, and nap times. Miss Patty, Miss Mary, Miss Caryn, Miss Megan, Miss Irene, Miss Jennifer, and Miss Claudia were all so caring and loving to my little girl. They made going to school a happy experience for her. Even the office staff knew who all the kids were. Miss Giaconda knew every single child's name and was always happy to support and encourage them.

I have one child that's been going here for 2 years. TK and now kindergarten…read more He's enrolled in the dual enrollment program. Let me just say, the best decision I've ever made. The school in my district isn't a good school at all. So I had no choice but to look elsewhere. When I came across Carlos Santana, I had to take advantage since they do take students on an application basis. So glad I chose this school! The teachers and staff here are amazing. They're very involved. And on top of communication. The principal is also another sweetheart. She's very helpful and genuinely wants the best for her students. They are very helpful with the parents in regard to providing communities resources for those in need. I do wish they had a PTA so parents can be much more involved. But they don't. That's the only thing I don't like. Other than that, school is great!

My son goes to the school and I have been very happy with it. He is learning Spanish and starting…read moreto speak beautifully, and he's learned to read in both English and Spanish. Plus the school has a brand new building, arts classes, and lots of resources. The teachers and staff have been amazing. The after school programs are free and that's my son's favorite time to play with his friends. . Carlos Santana Arts Academy now also has ETK/TK. That's FREE preschool for those of you who are new to LAUSD acronyms. Here is a message from the school about their program... Dual Language Immersion is a unique educational model where children learn to think, read, write and communicate naturally in two languages: English and Spanish. Native Spanish and native English speaking students study together, beginning in kindergarten through 5th grade to be biliterate in both languages. Let your neighbors and friends know of this opportunity! We still have a few spots left in our amazing ETK, TK and kinder Dual Language classes for the 2022-23 school year. Stop by the office and pick up an enrollment packet!

This school is good the teacher are great all my teachers Mr wheeler ms Velez I appreciate there…read morestudying right now I am in 5 grade Ms Velez always helps me in to study 4/9/25

This was my elementary school and everyone was ok nice and with respect , except for that pri€k…read moreMr.LEE (Thomas Lee) . He Asian and he always use to verbally abuse me with awful words . I hope he's not continuing this with other kids . Other than school was ok . By the way I wrote a song about him and his disrespect. Will be updating the link soon . FREDDY CRUZ

Lovely Church. Friendly. Children s Sunday School and…read moremorning worship music is rather jazzy.

Updated review: 2024…read more The infant care is very good. The teachers at infant care are very kind and great at what they do. So if you have a kid 18 months and younger, youll get great teachers. Now for the cons. They have cancelled quite a bit because the lack of teachers. This week they cancelled a week because their teachers got sick. Which leads me to why I pulled my kid out of the school. When a week was cancelled, which is a huge inconvenience to working parents, I had a convo with Michele who is the director there. I suggested that they get back up teachers so that they can provide the services we pay for. There was no raising of voices or foul language. She disagreed saying that the environment wasnt safe and insinuated that I was putting my son in danger. She was dismissive and didnt care that she was making parents pay for extra care and didnt even offer anything or apologize. So i cut the convo off saying it wasnt productive and that our son was changing school next month anyways. She then emailed me and my wife informing that i was rude and that she would be kicking my son out of their school unless I wrote an apology. What a power trip. So we pulled him out because i didnt feel safe sending my kid to a place where the person in charge has this mindset.

We have a little boy with autism who started Liggett last year. Overall his progress has been…read morepositive and we are all amazed at how far he's come. Seeing the school bus each morning gives him joy. As a mother and someone who has worked with grade school children for over a decade, I have nothing but praise and gratitude for this school. Their special education department and PALS program are absolutely wonderful to both the students and their families. They are all loving, caring and understanding and inspiring.