Los Altos Christian Schools

I was there for part of 7^th and all of 8^th grade. It was terrible. Teachers didn’t know what they were talking about. The science teacher would say things like «Snakes are invertebrates (meaning have no backbone) and that is why they can slither» The students would then have to correct her and she would have to Google search to make sure they were right. I had already read the books for English in 8^th grade at public school in 6^th grade and the English books for 7^th grade in elementary school. The math teaching is horrendous as they don’t actually have any math teachers. They just have the science, English and history teachers teach math and most of them know less about math then the kids they are teaching. They are also sexist. Every month they have a tour thing for parents, donors, ect. A student escorts a group around to different classrooms. Only females were aloud to do this. It wasn’t just they only picked female applicants, it was only females that were allowed to apply. Some teachers would also do this thing where of you were male, every day and assignment was late its grade was reduced by 10%, but if you were a female you had a one week grace period before you started to loose points. The PE teacher would also make racist remarks about Asians around once a month in class.

My grandchildren go to school here. It is an excellent school and they have a wonderful staff.

We moved our child to Los Altos Christian Schools (LACS) for his middle school after he completed elementary education in a good public school system. LACS has proved to be everything we wanted in a school for our child. The teachers are very nurturing and caring to the students while at the same time doing a phenomenal job of teaching academics to the students. They employ a multi-​modal method of instruction that is very helpful to our child. We have seen that our child has made significant strides over the last six months.
The management and teaching staff are willing to be good partners with parents to ensure that my child is successful in school. The small class size is very conducive to good learning and as a result the teachers are able to provide more individual attention to the kids. The online system used for communicating lesson plans, homework, grades etc. is very useful and helps parents like me immensely as we support our child in his academics. We as parents are very glad that we chose LACS and strongly recommend it for middle school education.

Both our children have been attending Los Altos Christian Schools since the ages of two and have continued their academic journey while growing within the Christian faith. The teachers are truly devoted and committed in helping their students learn and grow as individuals. The staff are always willing to go over and beyond their time to assist students in any way possible, not only academically but faithfully. The new Principal, Mr. Gabriel Pethtel is an absolutely incredible administrator who has made remarkable changes throughout the school by enhancing the curriculum to include the latest technology and teaching material, raising the par for the staff to challenge students academically, incorporating an open-​door-​policy, and opening up many educational paths. With the updated changes that have been made under the new administration, the Middle School curriculum now offers a much broader spectrum of new academic exposure courses, leadership skills, and wonderful opportunities for students to be involved in community services.
We have been amazingly impressed with the growth of our daughter at Los Altos Middle School, not only as an individual but as a child of Christ who has grown in character, responsibility, and respect while still being academically focused. Without any question, it is evident that the clear and solid vision currently existing in both academic and spiritual paths for the middle school students prepares them for a successful transition into any high school with ease.
While our other child currently attends the elementary school and will move on to sixth grade, he has asked to remain at Los Altos Christian Middle School. The teachers have been very supportive in providing motivation for him to excel in above grade level courses, and we have every trust that the faculty in the middle school will continue to implement that level of determination and success.
We highly recommend Los Altos Christian Schools where each and every student and family is not only warmly welcomed but highly valued. It is an excellent school that builds a strong foundation for students to prepare for the years ahead. Placing our children at Los Altos Christian Schools was the best decision we have ever made, and we are truly blessed to see that both our daughter and son have been so happy, grown with confidence, are always eager to learn, and look forward to going to school, from their first day of Preschool to the last day of Middle School!

This is a great preschool! After a month of searching for a preschool in the Los Altos/​Mountain View area, we came across LACP. It’s a small preschool yet still offers everything a bigger preschool offers. The teachers/​staff are nurturing and caring and we have been very pleased at the school. They have good hours compared to other preschools (extended care until 6pm) which is important for two working parents. The director (Jessica) is very sweet and caring. She will take the time to talk to parents about any concern or request. For us, you need to get the warm fuzzy when you visit a school and this school definitely has it.
I also like the preparation for Kindergarten. My son was 3 when he entered the school but they were already teaching him to get prepared for K.
We would definitely recommend this preschool to others looking for a nurturing school with an academic focus.

I love LACS because the class sizes are small, the students and families are friendly, and they have some really amazing teachers. There is a great sense of community with fun family events that bring the whole school together. My children always look forward to the Walk-​A-​Thon every year. School has updated their technology with an iPad and Apple TV in each classroom and eBeams in all the Learning Assistance classrooms.

When I subbed at this school, I felt the warmth and kindness from the staff. They are loving, Christian teachers that care about the children’s development, study habits, critical thinking skills, and Christian character. This school provides a solid core curriculum, excellent communication skills, and ways to be difference makers and leaders. The children are of diverse backgrounds that represent high test scores and most importantly, they have fun with their extra activities such as cheer-​leading, volleyball, basketball, worship choir, art, writing workshops, music lessons, Lego engineering, Robotics, library projects, computers, PE, Spanish, and most importantly, learning about God.

My three children are LACS alumni and I had them in the school for 9 years. My youngest son started in its resource program in 1^st grade. He was introduced to the regular program one course at a time until he completed mainstreaming and made a successful transition to public high school where he is thriving in the AP and Honors courses. Amazing Sign Language teacher. Excellent hand bells program. Strong Parent Teacher Association. Abundant opportunities to help. I support all the other positive reviews. I met families from different faiths and they all appreciated the biblical education at LACS. Led by the exceptional administration, the quality and value of this school stands out among all the schools in the Valley.

My children have attended LACS since kindergarten and have been happy there since day one. The school provides a wonderful education, nurturing environment, caring staff and awesome sense of community. LACS is a very special school and I wish I could give It more than five stars!

Our son is attending LACP in one of the 3 year old classes. We could not be any happier than we are with the entire staff and program. I love how apparent LACP’s teachers make their desire for every child to succeed and flourish. As a parent I want preschool to help set up a life time love of learning, and that is just what LACP is doing! I would highly recommend LACP to anyone looking for a loving Christian Preschool!

We are deep into another year of preschool and this year my daughter is the the «3’s» class. I am extremely happy with our experience and could not be more satisfied and impressed with her teacher, Ms Lori. The quality of learning has surpassed my expectations and Ms Lori, in particular, goes above and beyond to communicate well with parents, and provide her students with structure, values and challenge. An added bonus, she also works with the children to produce the most wonderful art projects along holiday and learning themes. My daughter comes home each week with an armful of «work» that she has produced in her class that she is extremely proud of. This has been a great year so far and my daughter has grown in so many positive ways.

I love this school. My daughter has been attending the preschool since she turned two, she has received so much love from the teachers and she has learned so much. I sat in the class multiple times and I’m very happy with their curriculum. The administrative staff respond to my questions very quickly as well. Everyone is so nice and it really feels like a family there.

My two children have been coming to this school for 3 years. I am thankful for the safety and love we have experienced. We are starting a new year and excited to do it. They just redid the gym and will be doing more in the future. Their program for kids with learning disabilities is fantastic. My kids both love it here.

We have had an excellent experience at this school so far. The teachers and staff are very engaging, kind and nurturing. My child wants to go to school every day and is excited about learning. There is a strong community feeling here also.

My daughter started in the pre-​school when she was 2.5 yrs old. She graduated from the pre– school and is now almost through the elementary school. It is an excellent learning environment for kids. The teachers, the staff, and the helpers are wonderful, their focus is on what is best for your child in a loving and caring environment, and they are well prepared for the academic challenges ahead. Even though this is a «Christian» school, children of different faiths come and enjoy this nurturing place. I know my child is getting a good education, building solid friendships, and is well prepared for continued success. She loves it there, and we are very happy with her being there.

I have a child in K and a child in preschool. We have loved our time so far. We’ve had many bad school experiences in the past. Nothing like that here. My children love to come to school in the morning! The teachers are awesome and its a very nurturing environment.

This preschool is amazing! I must have visited at least 15 preschools in the Bay Area looking for the right one and this was it for me! It has all of the things I was looking for in a preschool and more.
They have small class sizes, experienced teachers, new playground equipment, a great meal program, an awesome director
(Jessica) and a program that prepares kids for kindergarten.
The staff there is wonderful! The director was warm and welcoming and the teachers don’t just teach the kids, they love them!
I feel so comfortable leaving her my daughter here and I know she’s in good hands.