We highly recommend. Very caring teachers, whose kids also attended in many cases. Worth checking…read moreout and comparing to other Catholic schools in the area.

A former saint timothy family recommended we tour this school for our rising 1st grader. Absolute…read morewaste of time. Children our son's age are apparently just left to sit crying on the bench in the hallway when teachers can't control them and that hallway smelled like a backed-up toilet.

Inside the Spectrum Program: What They Don't Want You to Know…read more To the parents of New Roads School, I'm writing this because no one else will. Not the smiling admissions staff. Not the polished emails. Not the teachers who know something's wrong but look the other way. This isn't easy to say--but it needs to be said. Because what's happening in the Spectrum program is not care. It's not support. It's quiet, systematic harm dressed up as help. And it broke me in ways I'm still trying to undo. In middle school, I was diagnosed with autism. When I got into New Roads, I was placed in Spectrum. My family was told it was a safe space--a nurturing environment tailored for students like me. I believed them. I wanted to believe them. But not long after I started, I was re-evaluated. Turns out, I wasn't autistic after all. But that didn't matter. By then, I was already locked in--trapped under Elisa Schultz's watch. Once you're in, Spectrum doesn't let go. You don't "exit" the program--you disappear into it. It wraps itself around your life and convinces you that you need it, even when all it's doing is making you smaller. At first, I tried to play along. I was named grade-level ambassador. I met with new families. I made speeches. I wanted to believe I was helping build something good. But eventually, I did what Elisa can't stand--I told the truth. I started asking questions. I stood up for students who felt powerless. I spoke too loudly, too clearly. So they got rid of me. I was replaced quietly, like I'd become an inconvenience. But the worst moment came later--when a classmate I cared about came to me in tears. Elisa had called her a disgusting, sexist name--something that would get anyone else fired. We made the decision to speak out. And the moment we started talking, five staff members closed in on us. Not figuratively. They surrounded us. Physically. Like security guards. They told her it never happened. Over and over, until her hands were shaking and she started questioning her own memory. I stood there watching someone I admired unravel in real time. And I knew: this wasn't a "program." This was something darker. During COVID, I had a bad allergy flare-up. I stepped out of class to blow my nose in the hallway because I didn't want to disturb anyone. The Tesla classroom was right next to the bathroom. I wasn't sneaking off. I wasn't doing anything wrong. Elisa exploded. She screamed at me in front of everyone. Berated me for not blowing my nose in front of the class. As if I had broken some sacred, unspoken rule. I was embarrassed. I was sick. I was trying to handle my body and my space with some dignity--and she crushed that in one moment. No kindness. No understanding. Just public shame. What kind of "support program" does that? Spectrum charges over $13,000 a year on top of tuition. That money doesn't go toward student wellbeing. It goes toward building a system that punishes independence and feeds on fear. They don't care if you were misdiagnosed. They don't care if it's hurting you. They care about keeping your family's money. And your silence. There are others like me. I've spoken to six students--at least--who had stories like mine. Some gave me permission to speak. Most are too scared. That should tell you everything. Parents, you're being sold a lie. And it's packaged beautifully--with buzzwords, learning plans, and emotional jargon. But behind the curtain is something toxic. Something I wouldn't wish on anyone. Ask the questions they don't want you to ask. And when they try to talk around it, listen to what they're avoiding. This program nearly broke me. I'm writing this because I refuse to let it keep breaking people in silence. - A former Spectrum student who refuses to stay quiet

Our two high schoolers are thriving at New Roads. The teachers are excellent and caring, the class…read moresizes are small, and most importantly, they are learning not only academics but how to work toward a better world.

this school is amazing! I have 2 kids here and this is their 2nd year here they love the staff and…read moreteachers

This school is terrible. It is disgusting, the student to teacher ratio is horrific, and the kids…read moreare foul. At this school, children are using profanity and derogatory language everywhere, including but not limited to slurs. This school also inforces labor on older people. The custodians, both for the elementary and middle schools, are older women. Some of the teachers themselves also use such profanity! Do not send your children here, it will take a turn for the worst.

My son had such an amazing experience at this school. It's a small school with a lot of individual…read moreattention and care put into each and every kid. We feel so lucky that we found this amazing school to help our ASD child thrive. The staff was so accommodating of all his medical, social and emotional needs. Cannot recommend this school enough.

This is such a great school, 2 of my Children attend here, and I'm absolutely thankful to Sharon…read moreand all her Staff!

I have 4 kids that all started at Good Shepherd at 4 years old. Our experience has been wonderful…read more It strikes the perfect balance between academic excellence and the development of strong character, spiritual growth, emotional intelligence, respect, and leadership. The kids enjoy going to class everyday as well as participating in a wide variety of extracurricular activities.

Good Shepherd Beverly Hills offers exceptional development in every aspect for your child. In…read moretoday's world, where children face many challenges in their personal growth and education. This school offers the best of education, camaraderie, and Christian values. I could never provide my children what this school gives them. Other parents are very involved and helpful, creating a wonderful community. The principal is very motivated and kind, and the school's priest has a special talent for explaining religion to children in a way that's both entertaining and knowledgeable. I attended GSBH myself, and as an adult I appreciate even more how crucial this school is to a young person's development. I remain deeply thankful for it. Now, after we switched schools, my daughters attend GSBH too, and in just one month I've seen them grow in such a positive way. There aren't enough words to express how highly I think of this school.

The principal, Ms. Hall-Johnson is no-nonsense and is well balanced in her approach. My son enjoyed…read moreher a lot and so did we. There were a handful of great teachers who presented as what anyone would want in a teacher for their kid. The parent center is incredible and the woman who runs this program is awesome along with the families who are very relatable, kind and welcoming- made leaving this school mid year a devastating but necessary choice. We left because of my son's Kindergarten teacher, Ms. King. How this woman is a teacher is still a perplexing issue for me. Her tone with children is beyond intolerable. My kid was so happy to go to school, excited for learning, being dropped off by the Garden, his friends, then things started to change very quickly. There are several examples I can give that let us know he was not doing well. But this one sums it up pretty well, one day on our walk home from school he asked "Mom, do you think my teacher is mean to me because I'm not smart?" I couldn't believe what I was hearing, but also not surprised he picked that undertone up from her. After his pre-school years, going into her classroom was hugely difficult for our family. Witnessing her consistently rude, patronizing and sarcastic personality towards kids- I had no choice but to unenroll him from the school. It was barely 6 months into the school year. In addition, on the field trip, I sat behind her in the bus and heard her gossiping to a parent about another child's parent. The kid of the parent being gossiped about happened to be sitting right next to me and I wondered, did he know who she was talking about? Well, the kid said "you're talking about my Mom". He knew!! Ms. King then gaslights this 5 year old, telling him she wasn't, that he should "mind his own business". This is when I also figured out why my kid asked me that question about being smart. Her tone with certain children, who happened to know how to read, was clearly much kinder and softer, in her way of being those things. Children can read a room pretty well, they in fact are incredibly perceptive which I suppose could be called "smart". I literally walked to the office and un-enrolled him from this absolutely toxic learning environment after that field trip. My issue with the school is I know everyone knew what was going on with her. You'd have to be completely checked out not to notice. Everyone can hear Ms. King's voice, her tone and rudeness throughout the hall with her door shut, at the fence during drop off... and for this, I felt there was no need to discuss her behavior, which is obviously negligent and inappropriate for a classroom of ANY grade. In addition to this, she never took the kids to the Garden (at least during our 6 months there) for learning. Which I was told would be an extensive part of their sciences and environmental learning. After unenrolling my kid, I saw a parent, who was not from the same classroom but saw every morning at drop off- I was visibly sad. I let her know we were leaving. I said "it's just not the right fit" and she said "does not the right fit really mean Ms. King is unhinged?" So. Yeah, people know... My kid is finishing 1st grade now at another school. We are on still recovering from those 6 months.

This school is horrible first of all the teachers are rude to my kid they made her cry.read more

What an incredible transformation! I cannot say enough good things about Redeemer and the…read moreexceptional staff. Both of my children transferred from LAUSD, and the difference has been nothing short of remarkable. My son, who was previously on an IEP and had never even used a dictionary, is now thriving. For the first time, he's learning from a teacher who is not only deeply passionate about education but also sees each child as uniquely created by God. His academic progress has been outstanding--his speech has improved, his work ethic has grown, and he now truly understands the value of hard work and perseverance. Ms. Bradshaw has been a true blessing. Her dedication has challenged him spiritually, mentally, and academically--with care and purpose. My daughter is also flourishing, thanks to Mrs. Gonzalez aka Ms. Z, earning consistent academic awards, making the honor roll, and building strong friendships. She absolutely loves the Redeemer community and feels genuinely connected to everyone. Which makes me feel safe and amazing! Redeemer offers a refreshingly traditional approach: no tablets, meaningful homework, uniforms, Bible-centered learning, and joyful praise. The environment is structured yet full of warmth and fun--and the lunch calendar is great too! Redeemer is truly a gem and a testament to the power of a faith-filled, nurturing community. We can't imagine returning to public school. I recommend Redeemer wholeheartedly!

Honestly... didn't think I would be writing a review 15 years later, but seeing that a certain…read moreabusive teacher still works there, I find it imperative to share this. When I was in 5th grade at Redeemer I almost took my life because of a specific teacher who singled me out and bullied me along with the rest of my class. During this time I was struggling with school as my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 leukemia and was on the brink of passing. One day during prayer and our teachings my teacher told me that "people have cancer because they are sinners and have the devil in them". Being only 10 years old this broke me as my dad was so sick he couldn't even attend school events. A few months later, I was still struggling with grades and keeping up as things at home were getting worst. During this time I also found myself developing a crush on a girl in my class. After the school caught wind of a possible LGBTQ+ crush we were both treated terribly. They publicly scorned both of us and had me sit for DAYS behind the "stage area" in the dark alone, instead of going to class, and even threatened to hold me back a grade. The most traumatizing of it all is when she convinced my parents (who were not in a healthy state of mind due to what was happening with our family) to come in and cut all of my hair off as a punishment in front of my class and make me look like a boy...the kicker is, the teacher who punished me most, is very much so in the closet herself and I do feel a lot of the treatment I received was internalized homophobia of her own. After this experience I only dated men for a majority of my life even though it felt completely wrong. After years of therapy I finally felt safe to come out and I am now happily married to my WIFE. The only teacher who kept me from taking my own life was Mrs. Ridgeway, God bless her. She was the only teacher who stopped the constant bullying I received, the only teacher who saw more than my trauma in me and the only teacher who told my parents I would be okay. Sadly she passed away from cancer 2 years after I graduated. She was the most Godly and close to perfect human I have known to this date and she still died of cancer. I wonder if they believed that SHE had the devil in her... I truly hope not. I share all of this to say, there are lots of amazing and Christian based schools in LA that teach Christian love not Christian hate. I suggest trying one of those if you're not interested in therapy bills later.

Our experience working with the Learning Encounters team has been truly wonderful. While we are not…read morecompletely done with our school exam and application preparation, Valerie, Sam and Pam have been so supportive, flexible and motivating for our daughter. In fact, our daughter actually enjoys the process because of their kindness, patience and skill building expertise. As we continue to navigate the limitations COVID-19 has placed on the testing and application process, Valerie is always willing to help us fit tutoring into our daughter's schedule (and on her evolving needs). It's evident that Learning Encounters truly cares about its students and parents as they make a personal investment in each student's success. Thank you Valeria, Pam and Sam. -Amy S.

Hidden gem. Valerie has her heart in the game, and the proof was in the pudding for us...my…read moredaughter's ISEE scores improved 2-3 points after a 12 week group tutoring session. Highly recommend.