Mayfield Jr School in Burbank, California

“My only experience with Mayfield is in the Middle School grades and I have nothing but praise for this school. The school provides a very nice balance of nurturing and academically challenging a student. This makes for well prepared and happy students.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Our son attends the lower grades at Mayfield Junior School and we have truly loved the experience. The teachers take a true interest in him and want the best for him. Communication between school and home is excellent. I work in education myself and can truly say that MJS is the best I have ever experienced. The school combines the values of a Christian education with quality academic experiences. There is a family feel to this school and everyone looks out for each other. There is diversity here as well, kindness, compassion, and leading by example. We expect our younger daughter to attend in two years time as well. We are very happy to be here.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Understanding what you want for your child is the most important criteria in the selection of a primary school. Ours was to seek a balance between a religious foundation, academics, and sports. Our child attended Mayfield Junior (k-8th grade). MJS follows the philosophy of the Holy Child and we felt that this was the most important element (academics was second). While MJS is not Poly or Chandler (nor do they do pretend to be) they offered advanced Math (in Geometry) beginning in 7th grade to a group of advanced students. By 9th grade, she was ready for Algebra II & Trig (Honors). Our child was accepted at every competitive high school in the area (and LA too). She is now at a liberal private high school with a rigorous curriculum... she is at the top of her class. More importantly, she takes with her Catholic values and wonderful memories of MJS.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Good school for middle to high-middle students. Those with special needs or requiring a more challenging curriculum will be better served elsewhere. Head of school retiring, so changes may be in the offing. Math program not as strong as it could be.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Our two children attend MJS and we have been associated with the school for over ten years. The academic program is one of the best in the entire city, providing challenge while also supporting children of differing abilities. Parents are initially attracted by the excellent faculty, who are both caring and experienced, but what they grow to love is the entire Mayfield community. The other parents are truly kind, embodying Catholic values, and there is a strong desire to help other families and children have a great experience as well as a strong emphasis on outreach and helping those less fortunate. This program has fostered our children's emotional, physical, and spiritual health while also providing an appropriate level of academic challenge.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My daughter attends MJS, the teachers, staff and students are top quality across the board, every teacher and aid has a BA/S and after 5 years incouraged to get a Masters. High teacher compensation attracts top teachers in the area. Very involved families make for a great school community.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“MJS is an excellent school. High parental involvement and good communication between school and parents. Challenging environment for the academic development and good support. The wholesome growth of each individual student is focused through many different curricular activities. Quality music, art, sports, drama production and etc. is part of their regular curricula. There is no doubt that MJS is one of the very few best private schools (among countless) in Pasadena area.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“MJS is entering their 75th year (founded 1931) of providing the best elementary education in the Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley. Almost all teachers have masters, and some have PhD's. Extensive academic curriculum, sports and arts. Large field, gymnasium, auditorium, music rooms, language labs, science labs, library, and art rooms are some of the best facilities in the area. What is most impressive is the attention to the individual student. They treat each child as reaching his/her academic potential individually. MJS recognizes that it should not create an elementary school environment that solely focuses on intense academic competition. These are kids, after all. So, MJS balances academic preparation with a very supportive, christian environment. As a parent, I appreciate the Catholic moral founcation and discipline the school provides in this increasingly secular world.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This is a great school with devoted teachers.”
This review was posted by a student.

“This is an exceptional school. The curriculum is well researched and is taught in sound learning theory. The faith training and love that is present is what makes it remarkable.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My child recently graduated from Mayfield Junior School's Class of 2005. Mayfield truly provided her with a nuturing, caring and loving learning enviorment that was insturmental in the development of the young woman she has become. The teachers at MJS are top notch and you won't find better ones anywhere else in the country. They truly care about each individual student and get to know them personally. The academic and athletic programs here at Mayfield provide the preparedness that teenagers need to be successful not only in high school but throughout the rest of their lives.”
This review was posted by a student.

“Three of my cousins have gone through Mayfield (k-12) and I have been impressed by the academic/athletic outcome for all three. I feel they received excellent educations and are well prepared for highschool. One going to Sacred Heart, another to St. Francis and the youngest to Loyola. However, while Mayfield is a catholic based school, it seems to be moving farther and farther away from a religion based education.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Academically challenging, but teachers are willing to help students at all levels. About 3 hours of homework per night (including weekends) in 7th grade. Many high income, high achieving families, which can result in quite a bit of pressure on students. Parents are very involved with all aspects of education. All students have opportunities for participation in music, art and sports. Community service projects throughout the year. Limited ethnic diversity, but very tolerant of different religious beliefs, especially for a Catholic school.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Wonderful learning environment. New state of the art campus. Parents extremely involved.”
This review was posted by a former student.

“Mayfield Jr. is an excellent school that focuses on educating the whole child. The academic, music and art programs were very strong when my eight siblings and I attended the school; I know they have improved since then. Beyond the high academic standards, the school does a good job of teaching children the value of community involvement and individual responsibility.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Highly competitive, superior curriculum. Not for every child but if yours can handle the very enhanced curriculum it is a wonderful place. I am a parent of a graduate and a current student.”
This review was posted by a parent.