Topanga Elementary Charter

We have had 2 kids here and really love the community feel. The teachers really care about the students and there is excellent parent involvement from a majority of the parents. There are some that do not participate as much, but it seems to balance out. The new principal seems to have some very good and progressive ideas; is very invested in the school and is open to listening to parents/new ideas. Having a school in the middle of the Santa Monica Mountains is such a huge advantage for the students. I wish the teachers would take more advantage of outside learning - nature based learning. We have been extremely happy and love our community school!

My children have thrived at Topanga Elementary

Its a great local school and community. It cant possibly be all things to all people, but it does a great job representing the middle ground of the broader community. Our children have enjoyed it and, with some parental influence, have left well prepared for middle school.

If I could go somewhere else I would. The majority of the teachers are great, but the principal is lazy and doesn’t care. If your child has a learning disability go somewhere else because this school doesn’t have anyone qualified to work with them.