After a divorce and it lasted several years which was very expensive Chaminade stepped up to the…read moreplate helped us out financially and help my son get a scholarship to the University of San Francisco. I am thrilled and so is my son and I can't think enough all of the people who have contributed to word my son said you Acacian when we were going through some pretty dire times thank you again and God bless all of you

My son began here in the ninth grade. In terms of academics, the school is strong in my opinion…read more Their "bloc" system whereby students have hour and a half long sessions less frequently is a good one. By the time kids and teachers get settled in, time has already passed so it makes sense to optimize the time by having longer periods. Sports were also great. Chaminade offers various sports to boys and girls. My son enjoyed football. It is a Catholic school which really only means that they take a religion class and there are masses for the various holidays but there are also many non-Catholic students there. The themes disussed in the religion classes vary from Old Testament to New Testament to STD education. The main "complaint" my son had was that many of the children starting in the ninth grade went to the Chaminade middle school so they already knew each other and this made it harder for him to make friends. Football helped him a lot with this problem but I still think it is ideal for a child to stay with the same group for middle school into high school. Finally, I am happy with this high school because my son did well on his SATs and I think that it can partially be attributed to Chaminade.

We've had such a great experience with Egremont's preschool program. The teachers are warm,…read morepatient, and genuinely invested in each child's growth -- both academically and socially. Our child looked forward to going to school every day and really blossomed over the year. The classroom environment feels safe, nurturing, and fun, and the communication with parents has been consistently thoughtful and clear. We're really grateful to have been part of this community and would absolutely recommend the program to other families looking for a strong start for their little one.

My family has been a proud member of the Egremont School Community since 2019. My oldest son…read morestarted Kindergarten (2019) and sadly graduated from 5th grade this year (2025). How we wish Egremont offered 6th grade. Our second son continues to attend Egremont School and will continue to do so until he graduates. With this review we aim to express our heartfelt appreciation to Tina Struve - Egremont's Principal. Ms. Struve not only leads with exceptional skill but also with compassion and dedication. We are forever grateful to Ms. Struve, faculty, security, and assistive personnel for creating a nurturing and secure environment where my sons have thrived academically and socially. Throughout the years we have formed lasting friendships that go beyond the school setting. We confidently recommend Egremont School to anyone seeking excellent elementary education for their children. Egremont's specialty classes are wonderful, my sons especially like technology, art, music, and musical theater. Egremont welcomes you as parents and families to be extremely involved in your children's elementary school years. As a family we can't wait to join the festivities: Camping Under the Stars, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Holiday Celebrations. We look forward to school productions such as the Winter Musical, Spring Productions and the Talent Show to name a few. The memories we have created as a family in Egremont will forever live in our hearts. We are familiar with surrounding schools and can guarantee you there is no school that can compare. At Egremont I have peace in mind that my sons are safe and well looked after. Egremont staff welcomes children by their name and ensure school grounds are beautifully maintained, the classrooms are bright, well - organized, and decorated with students' classwork, showcasing the children's learning journey. I asked my older son to share a few words, this is what he had to say: Thank you Ms. Struve and Egremont for everything you have taught me and done for me. I appreciate your kindness and for creating a welcoming feeling every day I walked into school. I felt appreciated and wanted. Almost everything I need to know about middle school was taught there. I hope that its amazing staff will be loved forever and that everything there stays as magical as it was when I went there. I don't think any school can match what Egremont has done for me. Egremont is a place where I can be happy.

Best school I ever sent to my daughter. The principal Mr López was insanely nice and respectful…read moretowards every child.

it's a big old school, reminds me of growing up…read more When you're dropping your kids off, and they might be about old enough to walk comma be careful not to block any of the neighbors driveways. They get upset about that as rightly they should. It can be annoying They have alln sorts of activities for the kids. that's nice.

The high school baseball coach seems a bit unhinged, and his methods and actions appear to have…read moreaffected the players in a negative way. There have been rumors that money plays more of a role than talent. Not a good fit for influencing and encouraging young men.

Review is solely for sports field as my daughter does NOT attend this school…read more Attended on a recent Friday night as a visitor. Parking is really bad for those attending a football game as most of us visiting the football field had to park up a long hill, far from the field. No problem as I had to get additional steps in for my Fitbit but it was still as very long walk nonetheless. The field itself does not have a visitor side and a home side. All visitors sit on the same side of the field as the home fans which was definitely a first for many of us. I get it, there is a hill on the opposite side so seating on the west side of the field is impossible. The field is beautiful as is the baseball field asian to the football/soccer field. Nothing against the school itself. Simply offering my opinion of the field. When teams are battling at the opposite side of the field, it is very difficult to watch the game bcos everything is soooo far away. The visitors bleachers were sooo small that MANY fans were turned away. In this case, the early bird got the worm. Fun was still had by all and our team squeezed out a victory so life is good.

BEWARE!!! We had high hopes for this reputable school, but discovered that there is harrassment…read moreand bullying taking place there. Our grandson experienced horrible bullying, body shaming, daily name calling and overall harrassment. School administration seems not to be able to handle this problem and worse, seems to sweep it under the carpet. Read reviews dating back to 2013-- similar problems with bullying and they still don't realize that it is their responsibility to prohibit bullying, to implement strategies to prevent it and to RESPOND to such behavior at the outset of the problem. Look elsewhere. Do NOT send your child to this school!!

This is about Sierra Canyon admission process for your children.Been denied twice with no clarity…read morefor the first time the second time I had to write a letter to Jim who's the head director of Sierra and I requested a phone call back which he never did. He had someone from the upper campus named Barbara emailed me which is so unprofessional. It takes five minutes to pick up the phone and to tell me that after reviewing my children's profile, it didn't align with those students that accept into their school with no clarity. My students are high learners, high achievers and don't miss school straight A's. They know Spanish their givers their bright they listen they are wonderful children, but they did not get accepted. No, I'm not rich but education should be for all. It shouldn't be because you don't have millions of dollars that your child cannot be accepted. The school is a great I believe learning foundation for the children. Everyone seems to grow in prosper at the school and that's one of the reasons why I wanted my children to attend such a lovely prestigious school like Ciara, but I'm going to tell you if you are not rich, they will not accept your children. It's $150-175 application fee. If you wanna apply for financial aid is also extra $60 on top of that they will take your money but not accept you.

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.

The school is a wonderful learning environment. The teachers truly care about their students…read more Small class sizes, engaged administration, and a thoughtful IB curriculum make this school an excellent choice.

Chaminade College Prep is one of the best Catholic Middle Schools & High Schools in Los Angeles…read moreCounty. There are personal statements, short essays, 2 letters-if-rec (1 from current teacher & 1 from school principal), STAR test, transcripts, & interviews that are part of the entrance requirements process. In 2025, the middle school instituted an HONORS math placement testing option. The middle school does have honors algebra and geometry until the 8th grade. Mrs Mary Guerra is the head admissions person and she's absolutely amazing and wonderful. Mrs Lotta is also extremely helpful and resourceful. The head of the math department is Mrs Cheek. She's very strict, tough, & extremely helpful to students. Mrs. Sipping who teaches history and religion is both relatable & kind. It can be said that Chaminade isn't without bad teachers, as most schools will have plenty of those. Sports at Chaminade is a big thing because this is how the school and the students attract college & university scholarships. SJE school is one of the biggest feeder school to Chaminade. Just this year we sent 12 fifth graders & 4 eighth graders to Chaminade. So of course the students will know each other and hang out with each other. Chaminade middle school has an 8 House System, like Harry Potter, & this is where kids have a chance to make friends at all levels of the school. I can see and understand that if you start at the Chaminade high school level that it can be tough to adjust. However, if your kids start at the middle school, they will have adjusted and created a pattern of learning and achieving which will propel them in high school. I do recommend Chaminade without any reservations. There's so much to do here, starting at their middle school, that you can't even believe!!

I went to both campuses and graduated in 1988. They prepare you for college and the curriculum is…read moreabove par & facilities are amazing. It also gives students to learn about religion

Incredible school with the very best combination of academics and athletics. My son is a baseball…read moreplayer and went to this school for two years. The improvement in not only his on field skills has been off the charts, but emotionally he has grown as much. If you have son or daughter who is committed to reaching their full potential on and off the field, this is the school for you.

Parents deserve to know about our experience before investing thousands of dollars in this school…read more One of determine factors and why we ultimately decided to enroll was because we were promised transportation from Santa Clarita to Chatsworth. Before the school year began, our initial point of contact, Mr. Jamie Leon disappeared from the process, and I was informed he no longer worked at the school. That should have been my first warning sign. When I contacted the school director, Mr. Rainey, regarding transportation, I was told he would look into it. After receiving no follow-up, I went to the office myself and was informed that transportation had fallen through. The solution offered was to connect me with other families so we could arrange transportation on our own. Thankfully, another Santa Clarita family had been given the same transportation promise, and together we managed to make it work. Had we not found each other, my son may not have been able to attend. The problems continued. I ordered approximately $200 worth of uniforms during orientation and never received them. I repeatedly followed up and was told the school would contact the uniform company and get back to me. That never happened, and my son never received the uniforms I paid for. Ironically, orientation emphasized an extremely strict uniform policy, which is why I spent the money in the first place. Yet for most of the school year, students wore whatever they wanted. Midyear, we were simply told students should at least wear polo shirts in school colors, forcing me to spend additional money on replacement clothing. We were also told there would be resources available on campus, including a sports medicine professional and a chiropractor to assist student-athletes. Throughout the year, my son never met either individual, and we never saw evidence that these services were actually being provided. Communication was consistently poor. I frequently had to initiate contact and send emails just to get basic updates. The school was very persuasive during the enrollment process, but many of the promises made before registration were never fulfilled. Academically, we were disappointed as well. During open house, one teacher spoke extensively about having multiple master's degrees. I was excited about what my son could learn from such an experienced educator, only to later hear that students were often told to simply use AI. The math teacher was reportedly known among students for sleeping during class, with students frequently taking photos of him napping or eating instead of teaching. From an athletics perspective, we were promised position-specific coaching and support for my son's football development. Unfortunately, the coach assigned to help him often appeared disengaged and spent much of his time on his phone. After concerns were raised, the coach was eventually fired and never adequately replaced. By the end of the year, I felt trapped. I had invested too much financially and did not want to disrupt my son's education by pulling him out and navigating homeschooling. Looking back, staying was a mistake. This school talks a great game during recruitment, but our experience was one of broken promises, poor communication, lack of organization, and unmet expectations. Parents should ask detailed questions, get everything in writing, and carefully evaluate whether the school is actually delivering what it advertises.

The food didn't arrive in time…read more.. All staff are very supportive of students being creative and learning. The school is very artistic, really influences students to develop their artistic interests meanwhile getting the required education they need to graduate high school. All accommodation that students may need are met and supported. The school is very helpful and supporting.

We're glad that our daughter transferred to VIPHS. In her words, "The teachers here actually talk…read moreand teach. Many teachers at my old school just let us watch videos." That made me realize how much teacher-led, paper-and-pen instruction helps students focus and learn. As a transfer student, my daughter was warmly supported by teachers, her advisor, and the staff. The community is small, caring, and dedicated. I also joined a Board of Directors meeting before enrolling and was impressed by the school's organization and forward-thinking leadership. VIPHS reports an 81% college-acceptance rate, compared with under 60% at many nearby public high schools. The average class size is about 20 with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, versus 30-35 students and ratios in the high 20s elsewhere. VIPHS is a close-knit, welcoming community that genuinely cares for students and prioritizes personal attention and academic excellence. Plus, drop-off and pick-up are so easy, a small but real bonus for families!

We can't express how grateful we are that both of our kids got to be a part of SFVA feeling safe…read moreand enriched with God and talented

I can't say how blessed I've been with this school. My older daughter came here for pre-k two years…read moreago and this year is my son's turn. Mrs. Wesley is such a wonderful teacher and she takes the time to teach the kids everything they need to be prepared for kindergarten. I've been recommending the preschool program to everybody that asks me. Love love love it!