I don't live in Oak Park, but my daughter is a resident of the Natomas Unified school district which in my opinion sucks as a school district. Ever since 1st grade her scores on her Star tests and her report card were LOW. The teacher she had for 2nd grade was the rudest and most inconsiderate teacher i've ever met, and overall it just seems like they're more focused right now on budget cuts and teachers losing their jobs (which i sympathize) than with teaching the kids that are there. My daughter ended her 3rd grade year in tears, hating school and still scoring very poorly on her academic skills and testing despite her efforts. When I heard about and enrolled her at PS7, they tested her and said she would not make it in the 4th grade. For her to attend i had to agree to allow her to repeat the 3rd grade. It was a hard choice but i agreed. Not only is my daughter now a PS7 honor roll student so far this year, but she has also grown personally at home. She's more responsible, accountable for her actions and motivated. They offer an amazing after school program and the teachers are friendly and communicate often with the parents. She LOVES school now. So in my opinion St. Hope is an amazing school and I believe that Oak Park Prep will achieve the same results and success. It's a blessing for not only the children that live within the community but it's also an alternative to us parents outside of the community praying and searching for better academic answers and options for our children to make it to college.