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Los Angeles City College

855 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029

Shauna D. writes: You think I type fast?

You can thank the fine folks at LACC.  My parents sent me here at age 10 to learn how to type.

There I was, a little girl, sitting with all these adults.  In retrospect, they were probably a bunch of 18-year-olds among all the…

The Kitchen For Exploring Foods
Neighborhood: Pasadena

1434 W Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105

Heather R. writes: It's that time of year again!  It's WEDDING SEASON!!!

Most people think of tulle and flowers during this time of year.  My thoughts go to food.

The Kitchen for Exploring Foods (AKA "The Kitchen" or, as one of my wedding couples called it, "K-FEF") is…

California Sushi Academy
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

2835 S Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034

Christie X. writes: What a bargain.  For $9 today (w/out tip or tax), I got two pieces EACH of yellowtail, salmon and albacore tuna, PLUS, an order of spicy tuna roll for lunch.  Every piece of fish melted like butter down my throat.  I was very satisfied.  Even though…

Elite Educational Institute

4009 Wilshire Blvd Ste 200
Los Angeles, CA 90010

eve l. writes: i actually went to another elite location, but i was too lazy to create a separate business listing. anyhow, this place rocks. i took my SATs back-in-day when it was still out of 1600, and elite helped me to get some pretty decent scores. it's well…

St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Neighborhood: Westwood

1536 Selby Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024

gloria b. writes: Beautiful catholic church.  probably the best looking catholic church in West LA.  The architecture is wonderful, but the liberal attitude of the mass is not to my liking. personal meditation is good during the "off " hours which are in between…

Immaculate Heart Middle School
Neighborhood: Hollywood

5515 Franklin Ave
Hollywood, CA 90028

Amelia R. writes: The story goes that The Sister of Immaculate Heart were so outspoken, that The Pope disbanded them in the 60's.  Not sure if that's true or not. I, however, did get detention for a week for coming as Agnes of God ( you know, cheap costumey nun's…

Wonderland Ave Elementary School
Neighborhood: Hollywood

8510 Wonderland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Steven P. writes: Being bused in, I usually brown bagged it here. With some exceptions:

There was this little meatball and spaghetti dish they had in the cafeteria, it came in an aluminum tin with little compartments, one for the bread, one for the pasta, one for the…

Wildwood School

12201 Washington Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90066

jim z. writes: Imagine a place where kids are always smiling and laughing, and are taught with nurturing care rather than harsh punishments. A place with great diversity, caring faculty and teachers, and constant sunshine. A place where parents are constantly…

El Rodeo Elementary School
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

605 N Whittier Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

J K. writes: i hate to be hating, but if you have the time, please scroll up or find my Il Cono Gelateria review on the SH1T LIST...  and please read.

DO NOT GO!!! I just noticed someone wrote a 4 star review right AFTER ME, and I SWEAR THAT THEY PROLLY CHANGED…

St Raymond

12320 Paramount Blvd
Downey, CA 90242

eunice c. writes: I found my old school! I went here for elementary school. We used to have plaid green skirts and white knee socks. Very Baby Hit Me One More Time.

Good school. I think the learning pace was a little quicker than other public schools. I used to think…

Mira Costa High School
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach

701 S Peck Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Cheri A. writes: My son attends Mira Costa.  It is a great school for academics and sports.

Named by Business Week at one of the top 100 high schools in the nation.

Visit their website for more info
www.mchs.manhattan.k12...

Also visit Greatschools.com for their stats.

Topanga Elementary School

141 S Topanga Canyon Blvd
Topanga, CA 90290

Rachel R. writes: I can't comment on the current teachers or curriculum, but this is simply a spectacular location to go to school.  Enjoy the clean air, woodsy setting, and all the rest of Topanga's glories.

Testmasters
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1620 26th St Ste 1000N
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Roshan V. writes: Note: I used to work as an LSAT instructor for Testmasters.

I signed up for the Testmasters full length course a few years ago and have not regretted my decision at all. The first class meeting was an actual LSAT exam, and while my score was not low…

St John Bosco High School

13640 Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706

MARJORIE T. writes: i guess ill give it a 5 star. just cause my husband came from here and he has sooo much bosco pride, hahahaha! go braves.

back when i was at josephs, i HATED BOSCO GUYS. TOOOO SNOBBY. they were JUST LIKE THE GIRLS FROM JOSEPHS. unfortunately i am a…

Hoover Herbert Middle School

3501 Country Club Dr
Lakewood, CA 90712

Harry H. writes: HA I am so excited to be the first to review this place.  Oh Herbert Hoover Middle School.  How I hated the bus ride to you everyday of my pre-teen life.

A clean campus that offered a well balanced of standardized education and alternative education.…

Los Alamitos Unified School District

10293 Bloomfield St
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Pete C. writes: The Los Alamitos School District is one of the best school districts in North Orange County.

It consistantly scores high in all acadamecis catagories and most if not all of the schools have been awarded National Blue Ribbon awards most have achieved…

Los Angeles Harbor College
Neighborhood: Wilmington

1111 Figueroa Pl
Wilmington, CA 90744

Carolyn C. writes: i took a fantastic art course here back in 2005, during a short winter session..

it was a drawing class, but we mostly did charcoal sketches and stuff like that.

i had a very experienced and professional instructor.

the campus has just begun it's…

Encino Elementary School
Neighborhood: Encino

16941 Addison St
Encino, CA 91316

T T. writes: We ADORE this school.  It has open enrollment, so even though we live in Van Nuys we were still able to enroll.  It has high test scores and teachers and a principal who care about the whole child.  The parents are inclusive and welcome you with open…

Holy Martyrs Ferrahian Elementary School
Neighborhood: Encino

5300 White Oak Ave
Encino, CA 91316

Lori K. writes: Gooooooooooo Armens!!! That's right our school mascot wasn't a tiger, liger, bear, bruin or any other animal. We weren't Indians, Trojans or Spartans WE ARE THE ARMENS.... see how clever we are? Armenians.... Armens... Wooo Hoo!

No in all honesty…

California State University Northridge
Neighborhood: Northridge

18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, CA 91330

erin h. writes: It's a good thing that due to insane class scheduling systems I happen to have 2 hours of spare time between classes at CSUN with which to write this review, because it's gonna be a long one.

Hmm...where to start? Well let's go with the other CSUN…

El Oro Way Elementary School
Neighborhood: Granada Hills

12230 El Oro Way
Granada Hills, CA 91344

Jose B. writes: As far as i can remember,I had alot of fun in my Elementary years In this school. I loved Every year of it. The staff and teachers are  Very caring.

Woodbury University
Neighborhood: Burbank, Sun Valley

7500 N Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91504

Sarah D. writes: I started out my undergrad experience at NYU, in lecture halls jam-packed with 500 other clueless freshmen.  When my student advisor referred to me as "1320" I knew it was time to move on.

After a year of meaningful meandering, I ended up in Los…

Art Experience-Susan Manders Gallery Studio
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

11830 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

stephy s. writes: What an absolutely wonderful little place this is for the creative littles, adults and really anyone who is interested at trying their hand at creating art :)

Susan Manders is a pretty well known artist herself and on Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday…

New York Film Academy the
Neighborhood: Universal City

100 Universal City Plz
Universal City, CA 91608

Tracy D. writes: This is where I was introduced to the word Costcoing.

As in, "we're going Costcoing-- get ready to caravan down and shop for a week's supply of breakfast foods for 300 kids!"  With 8 counselors, we'd have to guard our pallets of carefully counted…

Grace Church of Glendora

1515 S Glendora Ave
Glendora, CA 91740

Andrew D. writes: Great family oriented church.  Lots of services to take advantage of different hours.  Great music worship and a traditional service if that's more your thing.   www.grace-church.com

East Los Angeles College

1700 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754

Rinky N. writes: Note the 5 stars are for when I attended ELAC ages ago but in general I give 5 stars for the Community College system.

I was a rotten high school student.  I hated just about everything at my high school.  My GPA was below 2.0  Even though my Iowa and…

San Gabriel Mission

416 S Mission Dr
San Gabriel, CA 91776

jay h. writes: My cousin just got married here at the San Gabriel Mission.  It was a Mexican-Phillipino wedding.  You know what that means right?  

A SHIT TON OF PEOPLE!!  350 to be exact.  

SGM had an air conditioned chapel as well as the historical chapel.  San…

Inner City Arts
Neighborhood: Downtown

720 Kohler Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021

Jemima W. writes: Back in the day (some mmm...something years ago) my friends and I in elementary school just assumed that somewhere in our day we'd get the chance to draw, play music (is the triangle really an instrument?) and learn a little bit more about being a…

Carver Junior High School
Neighborhood: South East LA

4410 McKinley Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90011

Monique D. writes: one of my favorite places!!!

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Neighborhood: Downtown

919 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90015

elena m. writes: I went to FIDM for a graphic design degree (shocking: it's not only a fashion school!). I learned a lot, it's a good name to have on your resume and I'm very happy I graduated from here.

The teachers are awesome and I still keep in touch with some.…

Sunrise Elementary School

2821 E 7th St
Los Angeles, CA 90023

Koom D. writes: I tutored at this school during college.  One of the most memorable and perspective-enhancing experiences of my life. Wonderfully compassionate staff, although the school is not in the best area.  UCLA sends it's Education dept. students there to be…

Nora Sterry Elementary School

1730 Corinth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Mike F. writes: Love this school!

University High School

11800 Texas Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Mike F. writes: Where else in high school where you can ditch, get your teacher some ice cream, enjoy a few clouds, even teach a class as shes busy on the phone? Classes are great here, upgraded from Warriors to Bobcats? (The whole Indian thing is out of hand to…

The Learning Annex

11850 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Camille K. writes: The Learning Annex offers workshops in just about anything.  Topics range from (I paraphrase) "how to succeed in business without really trying" to "learn how to channel your dead goldfish."  I learned how to read the aura and interpret tarot cards…

Japanese Institute of Sawtelle

2110 Corinth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Mike F. writes: Growing up in West Los Angeles my generation (don't ask, its confusing) we went to Nora Sterry Elementary school and at 3:00, left there and walked down the street to Sawtelle where me and my friends attended school till 5pm (Yeah, 7 hour school…

Lycee International De Los Angeles
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

4155 Russell Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Annabelle G. writes: Excellent school. Classes are taught completely in French, and then they start adding in an hour or so of English in 1st grade. By 5th grade the kids are completely fluent, reading speaking & writing, in both French and English.

The parental vibe is…

Wayne Dvorak Acting Studio
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

1949 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

matthew f. writes: I can't say enough about Wayne Dvorak and his acting classes.  He is much more than just an acting coach.  he is the most caring, professional, humble and dedicated person that I have met.  if everyone else in this world was more like Wayne, it would…