856 Montecito Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90031

We have been a Latona family since 2020 and it has been such a special experience. The first year was difficult with COVID restrictions and zoom school. But each year, we have gotten a chance to learn firsthand what it means to be a part of a school community. The biggest standout for us has been the teaching and support staff. Most of the teachers at Latona have been there for 10+ years. They also live in the local community so they understand our parents and students in ways that a teacher coming from a different may not. They are attentive and kind, while providing structure and setting expectations. Our children’s education has been collaborative and we also feel like we are a part of their learning journey. The IEP process at Latona has also been a highlight. We had the option of putting our middle child in a autism program at a different school but chose to do general ed so she could be with her siblings. The support we have received from the therapists and teachers has made a huge positive impact on her. Additionally, Latona is made up of some of the most genuine and caring children I know. We have recently had new students join due to bullying at their previous schools. Now they shine and are welcomed and celebrated for exactly who they are. The kids all accept one another. The upper grades mentor the you get grades and help set the expectation of camaraderie, support, and friendship without exclusion. This school really is a hidden gem. I wish more parents knew about it.