Yorba Middle School

Good school great teachers and healthy learning environent

Absolutely delightful French immersion school! Despite not speaking French at home, we were determined to provide our child with the incredible gift of learning another language. In just her first two years (pre-K and Kindergarten), she has achieved remarkable fluency in both French and English, impressively grasping the ability to understand, speak, read, and write in both languages.The teachers and faculty at this school are genuinely caring and nurturing, creating a warm and supportive environment. With its small class sizes, students receive ample individual attention, ensuring their needs are met with utmost care. It's truly heartwarming to see how well the children get along, transcending grades and ages effortlessly. The parents are a truly remarkable bunch, coming together to organize delightful and unforgettable events for the students and families through the Parent Association, fostering a sense of camaraderie and joy in the school community.

The class size for lower grades, especially kindergarten are very high. The administration has lost site of the school and its intention. They seem to be more concerned about the money. And the families are not friendly, especially the mom's. There is a very apparent clique and if you are not part of it your child is excluded from friends outside events. The administration is not open to new ideas and beliefs. Gives preferences to families that go with the flow.

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.