Hewes Park

We’ve had three kids graduate from La Purisima and one who is still an LP student, and I am so grateful to the friend who told us about this wonderful little school. The teachers are caring and positive and, with the small class sizes, they really know their students and individualize their education. Kids are challenged to do their best and are supported at every step— our kids graduated from LP ready to excel in high school. There are ample extracurricular activities, integration of faith into every aspect of school life, and a healthy balance between technology and hands-on learning. The faculty and administration emphasize living Catholic values every day, and with an emphasis on kindness and service, it’s truly a community. Sending our kids to La Purisima is one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.

St. John's is an outstanding school for those seeking a quality education for their children in an environment that is built around Biblical values. We have two very different kids enrolled there, and the school has been wonderful for both of them. I've found the teachers to be caring, supportive, and responsive for student and parent alike. The principal, Dr. Hollatz, is a strong leader and as hard working an administrator as you'll find anywhere. I'll never forget how hard he worked to keep the place running during the COVID period. The school features a beautiful campus that they're constantly investing in, and best of all, very high levels of parental involvement -- which anyone will tell you is a major marker for student success. The only drawback might be the lack of resources for special needs students. But all in all, I highly recommend St. John's.