This school was fine until about first grade for my kid, I think that's when the new principal…read moreMelanie Morrow took over. She was great at the beginning having fundraisers and school events. Then after a year or two they haven't made any changes, now its been around 3 ish years and no new improvements have been made, unless you count big ass solar panels in the playground area. I dont want to theorize this... but what if they aren't actually spending the money on improvements for the school. It seems phishy because of the obvious, when principal Harris left she made a bang by making the oh-so-loved outdoor learning center but now its not maintained. Morrow has been making what I call Shitty changes too, she passed a rule a while back when a kid had a temper tantrum they would lock down the entire school and announce on the intercoms "Code R" and then after parents complained they switched it to "Blue Sky's" which got taken down after another day. This school isn't bad its just the shitty principal in charge

The worst experience I have ever had with a school and my autistic son..... would never recommend…read morethis school to anyone! Principal had no clue about special needs kiddos and the teachers they put in place to teach our special needs kiddos has no idea what he's doing, no compassion, no understanding or excepting, just judgment across the board, suspending my child who has an IEP with a behavioral plan because he was butt hurt my child hit him.... WELCOME TO MY WORLD SIR! You signed up to be a teacher, no every child is one the college track but your job is to teach and nurture our children and you sir did none of that! You broke my child down, he hated school, everyday was a battle to get him up and ready because you made everyday miserable for him! School should be fun... thank God he isn't in your school any longer!

The school is overall the best school ever! I went to Mound and some teachers can be a little much…read moreand hard but it is a good school maybe the principal can be rude and take sides but it is still a great school! I would recommend this school to any children that are going into kindergarten!

I went to mound there are new principals every year the newest principal has not helped with the…read moredrama and been lying so often. there is so much drama and fights but the principal never makes them any better and takes sides.

I wanted to share with you an experience that my kiddo and I had with the school's librarian Ms…read more Hamilton Redding. We dropped off two books and picked up one, but the librarian included a second mystery book, with my permission, because she wanted to give my kiddo the opportunity to read another mystery from another author. She didn't have to do this but went above and beyond to research something that she would be interested in and that was near her reading level. Every experience we have had with Ms. Hamilton Redding is meeting a woman with wonderful attitude and joy oozing from her. She does more than just her job, but she encourages my kiddo and takes the extra moment each time we see her. She is a real treasure and is a stellar example for the school!

The "principle",what a joke, of this school shouldn't have such a job. She is rude, mean, and…read moreabuses her power as principle of the school. She personally insulted me when my young child that she KNEW had special needs and was in one of the special education classes there. Well my child had a behavior and she basically made my child and I feel like we were the worst people she had ever dealt with in her career in the school system, that's what she basically told me and I will never ever forget that. Thank goodness I pulled my child out of there when I did.

I have been at the school for the last four years and have volunteered here a lot. I've been able…read moreto see the inner workings of the school inside the classroom and seeing the teachers in their element. The school was just accredited, meaning now 90% of their teachers have degrees , and if they don't, they are working on them. I have a child in middle school and I extremely shocked by the previous review. all the years I've been here I have never seen this school not handle serious situations appropriately. The school is a very good mixture of I believe, democrat and Republican families. Being a democratic family ourselves I have never received any mistreatment or harassment. I think it's important to hear that that from another perspective. I really love the school and would hate for it to get a bad rap because of somebody's bad experience or maybe just being a disgruntled parent. I have experienced this with my own business, when people are upset they say things that are not true out of anger. So I thought it would be good to come here and at least give my perspective.

Here is why I would not enroll my children here: 1) the…read moreschool subscribes to Christian Nationalism, DT, & CK teachings despite having students and teachers of varying racial backgrounds. Students who are not loud DT supporters are automatically labeled as democrats and told that they are "not Christian" and bullied. Bullies (& their families)who commit actual ASSAULT are protected by the leaders- even with police involvement. Maga-ville, USA. 2) Unqualified teaching staff. Many teachers are not credentialed nor have they even graduated from college. They are trained at the affiliated church's "bible college" and allowed to then teach your children! New unqualified teachers (one male specifically) is being harbored at this school despite complaints from parents that he is emotionally abusive to several male students and he also allows the female students to cheat on tests. Big red flag as a mother with a daughter. Ok? This teacher has CK quotes & pictures on his walls. Bible college students live right across the street in the green apartments-right next door to the school. That made me feel Uncomfortable. The church+the bible college+apartments+school= concerning levels of cult-like vibes. 3) Campus- no library, no gym, no green spaces, no cafeteria, no locker rooms. Sketchy stairway. Across from County Jail. Large electrical wires nearby. Underwhelming. 4)Money- be prepared to pay a LOT of $$ constantly. We put down very large non-refundable deposits and then the school Changed their requirements for parent volunteering- with threats of fines for non-compliance. Lunches- we were promised handmade/homemade meals from a school parent but received expensive, mediocre, unhealthy cafeteria food. "Retreat"- you will be charged for a retreat and we were told it would be camping at Forest Home but it was sleeping on the floor in the classroom. Weird & gross. If your kid forgets their P.E. Uniform- you will Be charged $$. Lots of extra charges! Sports, teacher wishlist, fundraisers, etc etc etc. They will nickel & dime you at every juncture. Bottom line- you are better off in public school. You get a better education from credentialed teachers, better campuses/opportunities, there is better accountability for teachers & staff and it's "free". This school is mentally, emotionally, socially and physically unhealthy for kids. This is OUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. I would not recommend attending here- absolutely no.

Oak Grove School is such an outstanding environment for a child to learn, develop and flourish…read more It's faculty and staff are top notch and truly believe in the mission of the school. OGS provides excellent college preparatory education in an environment that allows the individual to discover, question and explore. - Former Staff Member

Oak Grove is a place where every child is met exactly where they are. This is one of the most…read morepowerful ways to raise inquisitive, healthy adults. OGS is a caring, inclusive, open-minded community. Students are given opportunities to explore nature, the world, and themselves in ways few other schools are able to offer. It was my home for 8 years, and I still feel at home when I visit campus. Keep doing what you do best, and go Lizards!

Our family moved to Ventura in June of 2016. We were looking for a very good private Christian…read moreschool for our soon to be 6th grader. This place came highly recommended from the friends that lived here. They were SPOT ON, VMS is such a WONDERFUL school. Our Son loves it here!! They do give a little more work than we would like, but that is the ONLY downside. Great kids, parents, teachers and staff.

Great school with awesome teacher to student ratio.read more

Also shocked by any negative comments about this church, elementary school, and preschool!…read more Not only is Our Lady of the Assumption our parish but both of my daughters attended elementary school there. My younger daughter attended preschool there as well. My eldest would have attended had I know about it! I have nothing but praise for all of the teachers and staff there. Always felt welcome and safe. They are constantly updating and striving to create a better and more creative academic atmosphere for their students. Both of my daughters were accepted to multiple private high schools with honors. If you're looking at preschools this is the place to start! It is in my opinion the perfect place to begin your child's education. You will not be disappointed.

Wonderful school with great teachers and caring administration. We have two kids there with one…read moremore on the way. Every teacher we've had has been top notch.

I am very rarely motivated to write unsolicited reviews for things. But I have to say my wife and…read moreI have just been blown away by this school, and I need a place to gush. We moved up to Ojai from LA this year so our 5-year-old could go to school in person. There are a lot of options in Ojai, but something gave us a good feeling about Monica Ros. As soon as we chatted with the two Kindergarten teachers on zoom, my wife and I looked at each other like "What that real?" They are WAY smarter than anyone needs to be, way more articulate, thoughtful, warm, in love with their jobs, and dialed into this developmental stage. We don't know a lot else about what's happening at the school. But I can't imagine a stronger teaching team anywhere in Ojai or LA for that matter. I'm an educator myself (for college and high school). HIGHEST POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION. Seriously.

Monica Ros is so amazing. My children love it so much & are thriving. It's truly a magical…read moreenvironment. The teachers & staff are so great. My son started in the yellow room (2 year old class) & now is in 2nd grade. My daughter is in kindergarten. We are now in our seventh year at Monica Ros.