Crestview Preparatory School

Finding the right school for your kids can feel daunting and overwhelming. After friends told us to tour Crestview, we immediately knew we had found "the one." Crestview exudes everything we had been searching for: focus on social emotional development and health, academic excellence, meaningful values, and a welcoming community of teachers, administration, and families. Our son was the "new kid" entering in a later grade, but he never felt new. He was welcomed and embraced immediately. They immediately understood his needs and motivations, and helped him thrive. Our daughter joined the following year for Kinder, only reaffirming the choice we made to be a Crestview Family. If you have the opportunity to visit, I highly recommend that you do. We are so happy we did.

If you are looking for an unpretentious yet academically excellent small school, Crestview is the right place. It has all the positive factors of a private school, such as small class sizes, enrichment activities such as a stellar debate program, and academic rigor. But it has the inviting, warm, and innocent environment of a small-town elementary school. The price is also much better than other local privates. Having 3 children go through the elementary process, every day was a good day. They wanted to be at Crestview- it is a supportive, positive, caring, and childhood-friendly school I strongly recommend Crestview to anyone who wants a home that is warm, challenging, happy, and supportive for your child.

Choosing Crestview as our children's elementary school was one of the most important and yet clear choices we have made in our parenting lives. I actually attended Crestview in its early days graduating in 1993 and for my entire life have remembered the kind teachers and creative educational opportunities that were present as far back as then. Since then, Crestview has transformed itself even more into the perfect combination of academic rigor, social and emotional nurturance, warm and supportive teachers and staff, and having the most incredibly competent and caring Head of School. Crestview is a diamond in this community, as the small class sizes and individualized approach for each student allows a safe space for children to learn and develop. The classroom projects are fun and engaging and my daughter is always excited to see her learning objectives come to life with creative and interactive activities. The enrichment opportunities are extremely well developed, and the extracurricular activities make even after school extremely fun! My daughter has been at Crestview for the past three years and wakes up every day excited to get to school. My son is starting this Fall and from his first day of orientation has already begged for school to start. As a parent there is simply no better endorsement, and there are not enough words to express our gratitude and joy at the opportunities, education, and support that Crestview has provided our family.

I've been a parent at Crestview for 5 years and can't imagine a better school for my son. This school excels at respecting and honoring each individual child and family, their uniqueness, differences, and needs. It fosters a truly diverse community, which I think is increasingly invaluable in today's world. My son has flourished there, having total freedom, encouragement, and support to realize himself. All while receiving the best academic and enrichment opportunities available throughout lower and upper elementary. We wanted a balance of everything - academics, social/emotional nurturing, project learning, nature, sports, outdoor time, specialist courses, diversity of thought and backgrounds, and feel we have found it in Crestview.

I have visited and thoroughly explored many independent schools in LA and throughout California. I have yet to find a school that comes close to what Crestview offers. I have a 1st grader currently enrolled (started in kinder) that is absolutely flourishing and meeting his full potential both academically and socially/emotionally. Small class sizes, the exuberance of specialty classes, the educational/developmental prowess of the administration, the teacher's cutting-edge instruction, and the kind and warm community of families are just a few of the reasons that makes this school a treasured gem. Most independent schools talk the talk with elementary education expertise, but Crestview lives and embodies its mission every day. My son is thrilled every morning to get to school, has fostered an invaluable love of learning, and is sweet, kind and worldly at the age of 6. All you need to do is visit and walk through the school to see the diversity, observe the variety of learning styles being nourished, and feel the special warmth that fills the campus. The small class sizes (average 15-17 kids per class I'd say) make it so that they are able to teach to the individual child while also executing extremely beneficial group lessons. Crestview truly respects childhood and is a reliable partner in our son's overall development. I would love to keep the school a little kept secret, but you should do yourself a favor and visit this school if the things I described sound appealing to you and your family. You'll wonder why you didn't find it earlier.

Crestview Prep is an exceptional school. We had three children graduate from the school and they were nurtured, supported and challenged academically. The teachers are amazing, taking the time to get to know every child, and the head of school and administration are knowledgeable, professional, and loved by students, teachers, and parents. The school is a gem, and we *highly* recommend it.

There is no end to the good things I can say about Crestview. I have toured most of the independent schools in the area and have come to the conclusion that none top Crestview. We were looking for a school that did not have a religious affiliation but still delivered a top-notch education and we found it. Since then, I have had two kids complete Crestview (K-6th), one child currently enrolled (1st grade), and one on deck in a year. The teacher/student ratios are fantastic and the kids are smart, creative, and most of all kind. In addition to the normal classes, the 1st-grade curriculum includes daily PE and weekly classes in art, environmental science, library, computer science, music, gardening, mindfulness, design thinking, and language (Spanish and Mandarin)!! The amazing teachers and administration consistently strive to be on the cutting edge of elementary education and child development. The icing on the cake for Crestview is the wonderful community of families. From the 1st day your child steps on campus the school does an excellent job of fostering a true sense of community among the students and their families. If you are looking for an independent school in the San Gabriel Valley make sure to visit Crestview. You will be blown away by the way they deliver a great education and warm community without the pretentiousness you find at so many of the other schools in the area.

My son (now 17) started Crestview as a kinder student, as did my daughter, (now in 6th grade). We have been at Crestview for over 12 years and we absolutely love it! Crestview offers the perfect balance of strong academics and social/emotional learning. The curriculum is outstanding but equally important is the fact that Crestview teaches kids to lead with compassion. Self-confidence, empathy, and kindness are among the many traits that Crestview students acquire. As a parent, I have truly appreciated the fact that the Crestview community (parents, admin, and staff) have always been caring, supportive, and ready to lend a hand. My children and I have established friendships that will last a lifetime. I encourage you to tour Crestview and to meet its head of school, Ms. Baudelia, and her outstanding team. Crestview is a true gem and I am grateful for and will cherish every moment of our time here.

I cannot say enough good things about Crestview. My daughters both entered in Kindergarten and have absolutely LOVED their experience since day 1. There is so much thought put into not just the curriculum, but the entire experience of school! Each child is made to feel important and that they matter. My daughters bounce out of the car going to school every day. We have absolutely loved our time at Crestview and being a part of this warm, diverse, and nurturing community!

Crestview is a special place. Enrolling our kids here has been one of the best decisions our family has made. We have been a part of this amazing community for the past four years, and it has had such a positive impact on who our kids have become. For our kids, the school offers the perfect balance of academic excellence and extracurricular activities (music, debate, mindfulness) that allow them to explore their personal interests. The Head of School, teachers, and staff are wonderful. They genuinely know and care about each and every student, and value their individuality. They also provide incredible support during the application process to middle schools. We couldn't be happier with the education, growth, care, and friendships that Crestview has provided our kids.