Moving to Long Beach, need advice on private schools (Highland: to rent, houses) - Los Angeles - California (CA) - City-Data Forum

288enzo · 10-15-2011, 01:32 PM

Currently we live in O.C. and have 2 daughters age 1 and almost 4. Our older daughter attends a private catholic school and we're looking for something comparable. Her tuition for pre-school is $3600 for the year; she attends half day sessions 3 days a week. We haven't decided where in Long Beach we plan to move, as we want to be near the school they attend. We would like to keep the suggestions to south Long Beach. We will be renting at first; we would like to keep our rent under $4,500 if possible.

Thank you for any suggestions.

bhcompy · 10-15-2011, 03:07 PM

edit: Misread..

St Hedwigs is a good school(elem and middle) and is very close to the southern parts of Long Beach. Looking forward into high school, St Josephs is the best catholic option nearby(and a very good school)

I guess a better question is why Long Beach city only? St Hedwigs is in Los Alamitos next door and you'll be able to rent under that in Rossmoor no problem while being right on the border of Long Beach(if that is where work is)

288enzo · 10-15-2011, 03:27 PM

Thank you for the prompt response. The reason we are thinking about Long Beach is because I'm taking a job in Van Nuys and my wife's office is at the 405/55 near South Coast Plaza. We're looking for something that gives her about a 20 mile commute as that is what she's currently accustomed to.

I'm sure I'm asking too much here, but being able to walk the kids to school would be wonderful. We don't mind spending more on rent if the school is worth it.

Not being further then 20-25 miles from South Coast Plaza is also a must.

1) 20-25 miles from South Coast
2) Private pre-k and elementary school, Catholic is possible
3) Close to school
4) Rent cap at $4500ish

NaplesRes · 10-15-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 288enzo

Currently we live in O.C. and have 2 daughters age 1 and almost 4. Our older daughter attends a private catholic school and we're looking for something comparable. Her tuition for pre-school is $3600 for the year; she attends half day sessions 3 days a week. We haven't decided where in Long Beach we plan to move, as we want to be near the school they attend. We would like to keep the suggestions to south Long Beach. We will be renting at first; we would like to keep our rent under $4,500 if possible.

Thank you for any suggestions.

Welcome to LB. It's great.

As for Catholic schools, St. Joseph is K-8 and a very good school. St. Anthony is the high school. It was great, then was down for a bit, but it is great again and getting better. Over the last few years they've raised $5M+ and invested in a number of facility improvements. All the kids get laptops now and the community seems to be very excited about the last 5 years and direction of the school.

288enzo · 10-15-2011, 03:39 PM

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Welcome to LB. It's great.

As for Catholic schools, St. Joseph is K-8 and a very good school. St. Anthony is the high school. It was great, then was down for a bit, but it is great again and getting better. Over the last few years they've raised $5M+ and invested in a number of facility improvements. All the kids get laptops now and the community seems to be very excited about the last 5 years and direction of the school.

Thank you.

bhcompy · 10-15-2011, 04:01 PM

If you live in Rossmoor or the Rossmoor Highlands you can walk to St Hedwig and be about 17 miles from South Coast Plaza

288enzo · 10-15-2011, 04:37 PM

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If you live in Rossmoor or the Rossmoor Highlands you can walk to St Hedwig and be about 17 miles from South Coast Plaza

Thanks, I never heard of Rossmoor. We'll definitely look into it.

NaplesRes · 10-15-2011, 04:44 PM

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Thanks, I never heard of Rossmoor. We'll definitely look into it.

If you end up liking Rossmoor, check out Park Estates in Long Beach as well. They are similar neighborhoods in that they are both suburban. However, in my opinion Park Estates is a lot nicer. The houses and lots are bigger. Plus the neighborhood and houses have more character and have a "classier" feel. Subjective of course but that's my two cents.

You may also look at Naples. It's a small coastal neighborhood in southeast LB. One nice thing for your wife is that she would have easy access to PCH and could take it to south coast plaza and consistenly do the drive in 30 minutes.

bhcompy · 10-15-2011, 04:49 PM

Probably been a while since you've been to Rossmoor Naples.. damn near 1/2 of the houses are custom or completely different from their original ranch style. Take a drive down Rossmoor Way for a looksie

NaplesRes · 10-15-2011, 04:54 PM

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Probably been a while since you've been to Rossmoor Naples.. damn near 1/2 of the houses are custom or completely different from their original ranch style. Take a drive down Rossmoor Way for a looksie

Nah, I'm there a bit. Like I said, it's subjective. Rossmoor is nice. Wasn't trying to put it down. I just like the older big trees, older house styles, and feel of Park Estates.