MCDOWELL SCHOOL Go back
29028 ALOMA AVE
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
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Phone: 949-495-5162
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating:
  • Educational Climate: Above Average
  • Technology Measure: Low
  • Type: Private
  • Grades: Pre-kindergarten - 7th Grade
  • District:
  • Students/Teacher: NOT REPORTED
  • Students/Grade: 25
  • Number Students: 225
  • Number Teachers: NOT REPORTED
  • Number Classrooms: 17
  • Expense/Pupil:
  • Poverty Level: NOT REPORTED
  • Number Computers: 7
  • Number PCs: 007
  • Number Macs: 0
  • Principal: Ms Cari Griesbach
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
  • AYP SCHOOL
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
  • MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (19 ratings)
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    School Reviews (16 Reviews)
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    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-09-18
    "We are so happy with the quality of education at McDowell. The classes are small, and the level of hands on individualized education is high. The spanish, art, computer, music and athletic teachers are exceptional. Parents are very involved here. Very caring, family oriented school!"
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-05-26
    "We are finishing our 5th year at McDowell and have never had a second thought about our decision. My children are thriving in this well-rounded environment. They participate in Music, Art, Spanish, PE and Computers with incredible specialty teachers. Their classroom teachers are superb. Their self esteem is soaring as they receive support and encouragement in their small classes. The academics are challenging yet my children confidently show that they are up to the task. One of the things that I like best - the classes are so flexible that the teachers can go on a tangent to explore topics that the children show interest in. The teachers often participate in staff development training opportunities off-site, and there have been many high quality additions to the staff in the last 2 years. The middle school is blossoming, and they are adding a new science lab over the summer. The parents are an integral part of the school, and their participation in all aspects of school are welcomed and encouraged. Staff are easily accessible either before of after school or via email. I highly recommend this school!!"
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2010-04-13
    "McDowell is amazing for anyone who wants an incredible academic and well-rounded educational experience for their child. The best teachers, staff and parents in town. The school has been there for 34 years and continues to grow with today's high standards of excellence. I have never been disappointed with anything there, and my boys love going to school each day."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2010-04-07
    "This is a for-profit school now owned by the same people who own Sylvan. It is great for younger kids and the class size is small but there's only one class in most grades which isn't enough for older kids. The classrooms are very small and there are very few facilities; a small playground, PE in the parking lot and no science labs or art/music rooms. There are some great teachers but there's no ongoing teacher training so some are stuck in a rut. Unless your kids have been here since preschool it's very hard for them to break in socially. The school doesn't have a middle school, it has one very small 6th grade. If your kids are very young or if your older child has need of such a small environment then it is a good school but it's very much a niche school. Most kids need more."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2010-02-07
    "I have been a parent at McDowell for eight years and I love this school! My children love to go to school everyday and I attribute that to an amazing staff of teachers who challenge my kids while making learning fun! The small class sizes allow every student to get one-on-one attention and help bring out the best in each of them. McDowell teaches kids confidence, high self-esteem, and great sportsmanship, along with above grade level academics. The teachers are amazing and really know how to inspire the kids. Parents are encouraged to be involved in daily school life and the result is a family environment that is one-of-a-kind! Everyone genuinely cares about each other and it shows! If you are looking to academically challenge your child while making sure they are being nurtured and guided into becoming well-rounded, confident, caring people then McDowell is for you."
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