10 Midsummer
Newport Coast, CA 92657

This school's academic standard is excellent. The offerings of sports and extra curriculum are fantastic. Mr. Ball choir program is a very special program and he cares so much about developing his students, mucically, profesionally and personally. Mama Mary Russell is a treasure for all kids that prepapre to go to college. Our two children are thriving in this school and we are very grateful.

The school is safe and secure in a quiet neighborhood. Buildings are older but they keep it up okay. The student teacher ratio is unheard of. My son had a class last year with only 14 other kids. My friend’s youngest daughter went through the special needs class and there were half a dozen at most with extra aides. Where do you ever see that at a public school? Every Friday they have Flag Deck in the morning with all the grades where awards and announcements are made. Lots of parent participation. Parent groups always having events and fundraisers ($$$ too many) but I guess that’s why it’s a top school. Thru aren’t lacking in anything. Some of the 6th grade boys are a bit on the rambunctious side but that’s probably every school. Overall an excellent school. But my only suggestion is that if you need extra help with your kid, sit down with teacher/school early to get on a growth plan.