My daughter goes here. It's great because she will continue on to James Weldon Johnson middle…read moreschool and eventually Stanton High school. I love this elementary school due to the great teachers, diversity, and awesome administration. The area can be intimidating but that is the whole point of magnet schools! Stanton is right down the street; so, if you plan to have your child go there, it will be in the same neighborhood!

My entire family went there. My oldest son went there and when he was a senior in high school I…read morehad twins and they went there also. Teachers really prepared them for school.

This school is one of premier preschools in Jacksonville and the Arlington area…read more The owners and loving staff are the best we know of. All of our children excelled and enjoyed their time at this wonderful school.

Our son was one of the first children at this location when it opened. In those first few years we…read moreabsolutely loved the tight knit community and attention to detail the staff and directors offered. However as we now enter our child's third year at the school with numerous staff and leadership turnover we utilize this school more out of convenience than personal choice. There have been several instances of miscommunication from leadership with our family. Even more concerning, is the notable leadership turnover in such a short period of time. Unfortunately there is not a standard practice in place for routine class transitions which allow children of the same age an equal opportunity to access all learning tools which the school prides itself on. It's extremely disappointing to see such obvious stagnation and regression in our child's classroom engagement and learning for what appears to be the sake of appeasing incoming families on waitlists or special circumstances. I do hope moving forward the school is able to put in place more concrete class groupings so that all children are afforded an equal opportunity to engage and excel in their pivotal early learning years with the developmentally appropriate materials and tools the school has to offer.

This school is the worst place to put a child that is autistic. My son is on the spectrum which…read morecomes with ADHD and meltdowns and aggression. That is normal for kids on the spectrum. The aggression stems from them not knowing how to use their words. He had behavioral therapists there with him everyday and he was only at this school for four days before they kicked out a special needs child! A normal non special needs child takes a week to transition to a new place....a child on the spectrum takes at least two weeks maybe three. The owner did not allow that. The teachers have no training on how to handle and teach a child on the spectrum at all. The owner also LIED and said the behavioral therapists sat and let my son hit and kick the teacher and they ignored it. TOTAL LIES!! I have the proof from the notes that they have to put in every week from the sessions. So the owner lied to me, the teacher lied also. I called the ADA and was told what they did violated the ADA act and to file a complaint. I have filed a complaint with the ADA. This place needs to be shut down for good. They are horrible. They also wanna charge almost $1200 a month you have to pay on the 1st of every month and they don't provide lunch, you have to provide lunch for your child and they wanna charge that much. Basically a daycare for rich snobby people!

They completely turned my kid's world around. We come from an area where-in the staff is very rude…read moreand malcontent. I couldn't be happier hearing my kid say, "Daddy, I like going to school now". It sucks when it's tough and staff are rude, but this place above all else, is by-far, the best.

Alimicani School was opened in 1990 and has been going strong ever since!…read more Alimacani was selected as a National Model School by the U.S. Department in the National Elementary Recognition Program and is recognized as one of the Best School's in Florida. **Designated an A School by the Florida Department of Education **Florida Department of Education Five Star School Award They follow a standards based curriculum and provide education in guidance, speech, art, music, physical education, technology, (ESE) Exceptional Student Education, ESE Inclusion Class and Gifted Inclusion Classes. The school itself is spacious and pretty. Even though you know it is a school, the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed. The Teachers are great and I haven't met a parent, whose children attend, that doesn't gush and throw accolades their way! If you are looking for a great place to raise your elementary aged children, I would definitely look into the Alimicani neighborhoods.

I love the teachers great environment for the kids great value the service requested is great the…read morequality is awesome.

This is one of the best schools in Jacksonville. Two of my children attended here and received the…read morebest education. Highly recommend.

I just want to update my review. My child started in kindergarten there in 2021. We are still there…read moreand she is thriving as a 4th grader. She has beautiful handwriting, a good attitude, a great vocabulary, and she understands self-governance and the virtues being taught there. Her education is well rounded. I continue to be impressed by the robust but doable assignments and projects she brings home. The school is continuing to grow is is focused on continuous improvement, creating a safe environment and one that enables students to learn and to develop. I would humbly submit that the also deliver even more than one could ask for. Additionally, they are regularly offering events, onsite and offsite that you can participate in. The onsite events are not expensive if you choose to do a Spirit night and support a local business it's not too expensive. The new gym, the Hangar (Jet themed of course) is complete, athletics are coming along nicely, they will have more Arts offerings, clubs are happening.... If you refuse to be pleased here I don't know what to tell you. They're responsive. I have not had one experience that made me feel like no one cares. Are they perfect? No, of course not who or what is? But, JXC is damn good. Period.

Updated Review: Wow. After a whole year of doing what they said, loving and teaching these amazing…read morekids the admin/owners AGAIN decided to fire over 30 people for an "undisclosed reason. A year ago I fought to bring the positive reviews to the front but now I understand why so many people rate them lower. The conversations behind parents backs about their students, the two faced conduct... it is really sad. Please don't take your kids here. This place doesn't even care about the laws required during state testing or following the procedures of students who have IEP's or 504s. Also, I pray new teachers run before taking a job here.

As a mother, I don't write reviews lightly--especially about a school. But I feel a responsibility…read moreto speak up because a child's emotional safety matters just as much as academics. My experience at University Christian School left me very concerned about the way some situations were handled, specifically in interactions involving Jeleen Del Valle. On more than one occasion, I witnessed a tone that felt harsh and intimidating toward students, including yelling. As a parent, it is painful to watch children being spoken to in a way that can embarrass them or make them feel afraid. I also felt disrespected as a parent during communication. Instead of calm, professional conversation, I experienced dismissive responses and a tone that did not reflect patience, empathy, or partnership with families. When parents raise concerns, we should feel heard--not talked down to. Another concern was what appeared to be favoritism, where certain children received gentler treatment while others were corrected in a more aggressive way. In a school environment--especially a Christian school--every child should feel equally valued, protected, and treated with dignity. I truly hope the administration takes parent concerns seriously and improves accountability and communication moving forward. Families deserve a school environment where children feel safe, respected, and supported--every single day.

Steffaney Bass is truly a gem! As the Director of…read moreAdmissions, she goes above and beyond in every way possible. From the very first email, Steffaney made us feel like we were the most important family she was working with. She answers every question promptly, thoroughly, and with such warmth--it's as if she responds with love and light in every message. Transitioning into a new school, especially high school, can be overwhelming, but Steffaney has made the experience smooth, welcoming, and honestly, joyful. Her attentiveness and kindness made my daughter and I feel not just seen, but valued. She has truly set the tone for what we hope will be an amazing school journey. As a Dean of Students for DCPS, I've worked with countless professionals in education--but Steffaney stands out. Her proactive approach and genuine care for each family are qualities I'll be taking back with me to my own district. She is truly a light, and any school is blessed to have someone like her representing it. I am beyond impressed and deeply grateful. Thank you, Steffaney, for everything!