We are so fortunate our son was accepted here as a kindergartener. We all love how welcoming the…read moreschool is. The staff could not be better. The trips to the science center is one of our son's favorite part of his experience.

We love ASCS! My baby has one more year to go! Shoutout to Mr.Kim and Ms.Estrada, Ms.Isalas,…read moreMs.Gomez. 2nd grade was a mess. My son did have like 3 different teachers because the one he started with had "quit". But nonetheless we moved on to 3rd grade with Mr. Kim and even though it was virtual, I can truly say he was amazing.

When I went to this school between 2016 to 2018 it was a good experience I had a lot of great…read morememories but there was this one teacher who didn't even teach me I had to do kindergarten a second time because of her but my second kindergarten teacher was amazing she taught me a lot and I even learned how to speak English better because English was my second language

Went to school here early 2000's…read more I came to this school as a kid, and I remember a teacher smacked me on a field trip because I was reaching for some plants, I was later taken to the vice principles office and he basically gaslit me, and said I was wrong and I shouldn't say or do anything about it. I was small and didnt know better. Also a lot of the staff was abusive and would mistreat children. Mr.C was the worst, mid life crisis dude with shades on all the time, and Mario the janitor was a creep who would make us pick up trash without being able to wash our hands. Still. Maybe this is me just venting but I wouldn't recommend you bring your children anywhere near this school, not to mention the area its in. I reviewed this place on google, copy pasted my review on here just cause maybe more people would see it. Don't take your kids to this school.

My son is a rising senior and has attended Pilgrim since kindergarten. The 3 schools within the…read moreschool - elementary, middle school and high school are all unique and wonderful in their own ways. The elementary school (and pre-K) has a great creative vibe with caring teachers and staff. There's also a level of mentorship since the little kids get to see the older kids showcasing art, film, performances, and playing sports. There's outdoor education in Elysian Park where middle school students have elementary buddies which enables learning on both sides. The High School is great - interesting courses, sports, art, film and performance, and college admission rates are stellar. The small student body allows for personalized college admission counseling and planning.

My son has attended Pilgrim since kindergarten (rising 9th grader), and I could not have imagined…read moremy son at another school. Pilgrim has become our family and our community. The individualized attention afforded due to the small class sizes is invaluable - Comforting in the elementary years and crucial in the middle school years. And by high school, the kids are so at ease approaching and talking to adults, I have no doubt that they are well equipped to advocate for themselves in college. I recommend Pilgrim without reservation!

I'm unclear as to John S.'s review of New Designs Charter School and his involvement with the…read moreschool (i.e., parent, teacher, student, etc.). I'm a proud parent of four NDCS students. My eldest began in 2004 and my youngest is in the class of 2018. NDCS has to be commended on the excellent job of not only helping the children pass middle and high school but also prepare them for college. My two oldest sons currently attend Cal State University Schools and are both doing excellent. I attribute that in part to the hard work of the teachers, administrations and counselors. The discipline policy is quite severe and the school operates under a zero tolerance policy. Any violations to the handbook policy result in suspension or expulsion. Deans Smith and Porter and no nonsense administrators and will reprimand students. One of my sons thought to test the system and learned that the school will handle any disciple problems quickly and efficiently. After that call into the dean's office, there were no more problems with that son. Teachers are not required to give passing grades. Many students have been failed by their teachers and were required to make-up the class through NDCS or through other local schools including LAUSD. NDCS is an excellent school with a fantastic staff.

Nothing can improve this school its so bad and the teachers give more work than they teach and…read morenever actually do their job!!! The front office people are very unorganized and irresponsible. Cyber bullying is very common at this school as well!!! I couldn't fathom the amounts of disrespect I've found towards other people on these accounts of ig! please don't bring your children here they are better off in a public school with mid ratings.

The school is clean, great outdoor area with a track. The Principal is wonderful and helpful onsite…read moreand virtually. I can confirm the past 2 school years went well and so far again this year. The teachers we experienced were amazing! I recommend this school if you're in DTLA.

Living in Los Angeles is usually a dream lifestyle most people can't afford and I've been blessed…read moreenough to have a smooth transition from the calm of hacienda heights to the hustle and bustle of L.a. That is of course, until it was time to enroll my child in school. Growing up in a beautiful area and attending great schools meant that I wanted nothing less for my child. As I searched for private and charter schools I was very unenthused about the service and curriculum they offered. A part of me wondered if I had made the proper choice by moving to the Los Angeles area. Finally, I looked into public schools but was skeptical. With all the negative publicity, safety concerns, and lack of funding for the public school system I was mortified but attended a small orientation anyway. Upon entering the campus I was guided by smiling staff to a library for the children and then seated. Waiting for the orientation to start I couldn't help but notice how organized and thoughtful the staff was. They offered headsets to Spanish speakers and a translator to answer their questions along with those of the parents of English speaking children. Once started the principle wasted no time in outlining goals, expectations, and benchmarks the school had for children and their parents. I was impressed by the PowerPoint and overall direction the school administrators were trying to take. As I continually drilled the principal with questions and concerns he did not budge. His enthusiasm and commitment assured me I was at the right place and that my princess would be obtaining the education she deserved and I expected. Overall, I'm so blessed to have stumbled on to such a rare gem. The campus and staff easily make this the right choice for parents in the Los Angeles area.

My son has been at Immaculate Conception (ICS) since January 2023 when he started in the preschool…read moreprogram. I can honestly say that this school was a godsend. The teachers and staff are all so kind, genuine, loving and generous. The school offers an incredibly nurturing environment. The academics are also top-notch and the teachers tailor learning to students (for example, if your child is more advanced in a particular subject they will ensure he or she stays challenged with more rigorous assignments). My son has flourished since becoming part of the ICS family. If you are contemplating enrollment I would not hesitate. Between the steadfast commitment to academics and the nurturing environment ICS truly is an exceptional place.

I grew up a block away from this school in the late 1970's till 1989. All the rich kids that went…read moreto this school had a higher education than the rest of the kids that went to public schools. We would all play and ride bikes after school. Some of them attended Berendo Jr High & then went on to Belmont High they were all in advanced classes. I never attended the school only mass on Sundays. Geico commercial "Pass the Ball" was filmed in the basketball courts.

we love cwc! our child has been in cwc since kindergarten, now going on 4th grade…read more it's fun and friendl environment.

My daughter went to CWC elementary and now attends the middle school and I love the school. The…read morestaff works well with students and really cares for their academics success.

The teachers are really great here. They be teaching the kids cool shit. Lunch ladies be killin' it…read moretoo. They give the kids good food.

My experience as an african american woman when i attended was i was bullied for being black. I…read moreattended when i 1st moved to cali for my 5th grade. I was jumped in the bathroom by 2 asian students and 1 white student. I saw the post about Jake in 2022 and was triggered. I was just sharing my experience here and how the school did nothing to the 3 students other than detention for 3 days. When I came back ready to defend myself, i was threatened with suspension. Shame that I attened here in 1979 and in 2025 stuff hasnt changed one bit. shame on you

Great school that gives personal attention to each student. My daughter was able to achieve her…read moregoals of getting into a great college and obtain the I.B. diploma. Management and teachers really care for the students. The work can be daunting and difficult but there is enough inspiration that students derive from each other and this gives them the desire to aim high.

I've been a parent at this school for 12 years. My son recently graduated and received the Regent…read moreScholarship from Pepperdine University. He just finished his first semester at Pepperdine with a 3.95 GPA, and he attributes that to the rigor at NCA. As one of the few Christian schools remaining in Los Angeles, NCA is an excellent school yet affordable. The teachers are super caring and committed to their profession. The campus, while small, is safe and utilized to the max. The school is growing each year, so that's a great sign.

I have a child attending this school, they have a lot of resources for the children. when children…read moreare struggling they give them more 1 on 1 to target those challenge. However, when it comes to other children hitting other children this school lacks awareness. There has been many times my child has told me certain students have hit them and let the staff know and the staff just tells the child no. The child continues to hit other children. They need to schedule meeting times with the children's parents who are hitting other children. The kids need to be safe and not be in an environment where they are being hit under adult supervision.

I love this school a lot I been to this school since preschool and now I'm in 5th but I think some…read moreof the staff are mean like Mr Hernandez and I think my teachers mean his name is Mr. Ramirez but I think the school is good but they need to change some things. I want them to change to let us play football and that's all.