The teachers are wonderful. Class sizes are smaller following the Palisades fire, which has…read moreresulted in even more individualized education. There is a lot of parental engagement and a real community feel at this school.

Marquez has been an incredible experience for our family. The teachers are warm, attentive, and…read moretruly invested in each child's growth. The community is welcoming, communication is strong, theres a perfect balance between academics, creativity, and social-emotional development. Our kids feel supported and excited to go to school.

As someone directly impacted by this school's daily operations, I've experienced both positives and…read morechallenges. The school provides a strong presence in the neighborhood and supports students, but the way they handle traffic and maintenance creates major quality-of-life issues for nearby residents. During the school year, parents often block driveways during drop-off and pick-up, making it frustrating for those of us who live here. Even after raising the issue, it continues regularly. On top of that, maintenance teams sometimes use leaf blowers as early as 6:30 a.m., even during the summer months when school isn't in session. It would be a huge improvement if the school scheduled this work at later hours. I respect the school's mission, but I hope they'll consider how their operations impact the surrounding community.

Gosh, we just love this school. These days, it's not cool to send your kids to a traditional…read moreneighborhood school. No, parents will go out of their way (literally) to drive their kids to the trendiest charter, magnet, immersion, etc. But look at what gets lost, the whole well-being of the child. Do they have nice teachers who know about their hobbies? Do they have nice playgrounds and plenty of space to run and play? Do they have parents who look after other kids as a community? Certainly, Short Avenue has a STEAM-focused curriculum, Planet Bravo computer lab, theater and visual arts, classical language LATIN instruction, Chess Tutors, LEGO Engineering, and a free after school program for working families. They're all great, but really, it's the people (parents, teachers, and students) who make this little school remarkable.

This school isn't the best but the teachers are great, and most of the staff are kind. There are…read moresome flaws like as to faculty members not treating students fairly, but beside that this school is ok.

We are very happy with our experience at Roosevelt. My daughter went from kindergarten through 5th…read moregrade, and now she's entering 8th grade at our district middle school, Lincoln MS. She started off in kindergarten with Ms. Carey, and she couldn't possibly have had a more pleasant and nurturing experience. It was the perfect introduction to her grade school experience, and set the tone for 5 more years of excellent education. I'm not going to name all of her teachers, and they all have their strengths and weaknesses, but I can tell you without a doubt that each and every one of them has the credentials and the desire to provide an outstanding experience for their students. Our son is actually starting out in 4th grade tomorrow, and he started in Ms. Carey's kindergarten class as well. He is just as happy, excited, and well adjusted as our daughter is. They've both made lots of quality friends, and we've developed some amazing long term friendships with many families from Roosevelt. We've also had some mishaps, some big disappointments, but I think that's to be expected. We've just moved on and not dwelt on the bad experiences. I have noticed that most of the negative experiences I've seen, have been exacerbated by other parents or other kids who stirred up unnecessary drama or gossip, rather than looking at the big picture and trying to resolve issues quickly and quietly, like adults. And for sure, there are random incidents of inconsiderate behavior, by kids and parents, but overall it's very rare, and easy to resolve. They do a great job of teaching the kids respect, and compassion, in my opinion. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with the public school experience my kids have gotten at Roosevelt. And I'm pretty sure a huge majority of the other parents would agree with me. It bothers me that only the ones with gripes to voice, write reviews. I'm trying to counter that here. Roosevelt definitely deserves more than a 3-star overall rating!

Another great LAUSD school I attended after having to leave Clover Avenue Elementary for a Special…read moreEd program. Clover, which is about maybe 7 minutes from Coeur S Alene. They did not have a special Ed class to take care of my needs, so I had to transfer to Coeur D Alene. Which really helped me out. I graduated and still moved on to more advanced classes. I had the best teacher here. I'd rather not give out her name. I recently found her in Social Media. and I'd like to meet up with her one day, and talk about the story of my life.

Great school. Amazing experience and staff, really great school. The staff knows what they're doing…read moreand are very professional.

Nothing is good about this school. Super inexperienced…read moreprincipal and AP. Very rude teachers and staff. They are lucky they even receive food to give to all the kids, every thing else is old and rubbish! Will not recommend this school.

An update on my son's last year here was very disappointing. I pulled my son out because I did not…read morereceive the help I needed. Parents be aware of the school surroundings and do not ignore your children. You are your child's #1 advocate

My son is graduating from Blue Oak this year, and it's difficult to put into words the immense…read moregratitude I have for this place. My child is a creative, confident, social, adaptable, and empathetic 5-year-old, and I owe it all to this school, the teachers, and the curriculum. Blue Oak has a way of nurturing each individual kid, encouraging creative expression, and developing social relationships all with strong boundaries. As parents, we followed their lead and trusted the process. They gave us feedback all along the way on the areas of growth for our kid, and we followed their direction as much as possible. If there were situations at home that we didn't know how to handle, the staff was always open to offering guidance. Sometimes just reassuring us that our son's behavior is developmentally normal. They know what they are doing. When joining Blue Oak, other parents voiced concerns to me that in the TK program, the kids are not learning enough academically. I can confirm my son knows the same amount of math and phonics as children from other schools. Along with that, my son knows how to create sculptures from clay, stitch with thread, and create pictures with needle felting. He also excels in social settings and problem-solving compared to kids from other schools. Overall, I can't say enough good things about our 3-year experience here. I'm grateful I had the foresight to choose Blue Oak for our 2-year-old. Watching him flourish here has been the best.

Our son (2 years old) enrolled here in mid-2025 and it's been a wonderful experience. I love how he…read morespends most of his day outside with friends and teachers, and the indoor/outdoor classrooms are really amazing (and worth a tour). Our son is excited every time we arrive and runs to go see his friends and teachers. I've gotten to know Luis (one of the administrators) both at school and during his volunteer time at the Virginia Avenue Park DadTime meetups. He's really caring and wonderful with kids and my son gets excited when he joins the classroom. All of our teachers have been excellent. I appreciate the communication when there are incidents (like injuries). I love hearing about my son's day when I pick him up - I can tell his teachers have a genuine enthusiasm when they explain all the things he tried for the first time and what I can do at home to reinforce. It's really amazing the number of skill they teach to a bunch of two-year-olds, like washing hands, setting up their own lunch, getting their nap cots ready, and just general communication and conflict resolution. I also appreciate how involved parents are. There a ton of flexible volunteer opportunities. It's fun to be able to join the classroom for a bit and see everyone in their element. I'm so happy we were able to find a spot for our son here and would strongly recommend the Lab School!

It's hard to sum up five years in one review, but Lab School has become a huge part of our family's…read morelife. My husband and I both work in education, so we're probably more observant than the average parent when it comes to schools. What stands out to us is how intentional everything is. The teachers aren't just keeping kids busy, they're paying attention to what interests them, asking thoughtful questions, documenting their growth, and building on their ideas. What I'll remember most, though, is how my kids feel about school. They aren't just okay with going, they're excited to go every day! They love their teachers, their classmates, and the sense of belonging they find there. School isn't just a place they go while we're at work. It's where they experiment, get messy, ask big questions, work through challenges, and celebrate one another. They learn that being part of a community means taking care of the people around you, and that's something they'll carry with them long after preschool. I've never questioned whether my children were safe or cared for. I know they're surrounded by adults who genuinely love what they do and truly enjoy knowing each child for who they are. That kind of trust is priceless. No preschool is going to be perfect every single day, but over five years we've consistently felt that the people here care deeply about the kids and approach their work with heart, professionalism, and so much love.

Went to Calvary Christian School again for a basketball game and had another good experience. The…read morefacilities are very nice and I am especially glad they were not affected by the fires. The gym is clean, well kept, and a great place for the kids to play. Most of the people there are very nice and welcoming, and the overall atmosphere is positive.

We used to call it Calvary UnChristian School under the previous Principal who was terrible…read more Choosing favorites and treating others with disdain. Thankfully she is gone. The new principal has made quite an improvement in academics and the general tenor of the school.