All of my children have gone here over the years. They are receptive to concerns and have the…read morestudents best interest in mind. Great school.

IF I COULD I WOULD GIEV THIS SCHOOL 0 STARS the principal is absolutely rude to every single…read morestudent the only nice person was the front desk people and couple teachers I do not recommend the school the principal doesn't care about any students at all she yells at kids and parents and accuses people of stuff and then doesn't apologize when she knows that it wasn't true

Such a great school. They have done such an amazing job with my son. Teachers, staff, are all so…read morewelcoming to him. He has improved to become an honor roll student thanks to they some of the tutoring programs that they have enrolled him in. Oh, and they are super nice to us if we are running behind or have to pick him up early for appointments and such. This is a Choice school for us, and we could not be happier. Go Sharks

Haven't had any bad experiences with my child going here…read more Symmes has been a safe and good environment for my child to learn and grow.

We are very happy with the care here. We have a child in the 2's class and she is excelling. They…read morehave been super helpful with potty training which has been wonderful. She loves to be there and all of the staff I've met have been very kind and loving with her.

The staff and Chris are so caring and kind. I love the energy of the teachers - it's a peaceful…read morevibe for my baby. Happy babies and staff. Highly recommend

The staff and faculty are great! My little one loves it there. He is in kindergarten and they do a…read moregreat job at student engagement.

Lanier Elementary is one of the schools that offers special education program called The Leader in…read moreMe program. The Principal is gorgeous, the teacher team is excellent! They all for the kids and genuine about the education! I am blessed that my son is part of this team! Go Dolphins!

Learn and Grow has been such a blessing to our family. I adopted my daughter a little over two…read moreyears ago, and choosing a preschool and after-school program where she would feel truly safe, loved, and supported was incredibly important to me. From day one, the staff at Learn and Grow have treated my daughter like family. You can genuinely feel how much they love and care for the children. My daughter wants to be there, which says everything. She attended VPK at Learn and Grow and was well-prepared and confident going into kindergarten, starting right on level. Now that she attends Buckhorn Elementary, I love knowing she has a fun, nurturing place to go after school instead of being stuck in a cafeteria. It gives her something to look forward to every day. I am beyond grateful for the care, dedication, and love the Learn and Grow team shows. They've made a lasting impact on our lives, and I can't recommend them enough.

Learn & Grow is a phenomenal preschool, they provide structure to help make learning fun. We…read morerecently transferred from another school and cannot be happier about making the switch. My son now loves school again and is excited to share all about his day.

Amazing school. They get to know your child, pray over them, and treat them like their own. I…read morehaven't had any issues with any staff or communication.

We have two boys at this school going on 5 years now and we love how our boys are thriving. They…read morehave the technology side for learning and yet it's a small community. I could ramble on a million things but one thing that is precious is they have a big buddy system where the older kids have a younger kid assigned. They have chapel day, plays, a huge open area for special events with the kids. Somehow my boys love to learn here and I'm not sure I can take much credit in this.

MBTS is everything I could have hoped to have when I was in elementary school. The staff is so…read morewarm & loving. The students are equally welcoming & genuinely eager to meet new students. My son graduated from MBTS in 2025. He left with a junior scuba certification & life long friends. My daughter who is currently in Lower Elementary is so engaged & excited to be a 3rd grade leader this year for her younger classmates. After working in public schools for 12 years, my main objective is for my children to be in a healthy & happy environment. I could go on & on. Bottom line, MBTS is the healthiest school environment I have ever seen. Beach Fridays are a plus as well.

This school was our first choice, and we entered with high expectations, but we were ultimately…read morevery disappointed by our experience. The atmosphere is lovely and the learning environment is strong; however, the level of communication was extremely lacking. Our child is spirited and likely has ADHD, and the school was not equipped to accommodate or support her needs. During her second year, we were told the Montessori method might not be ideal, but we were assured the school would pay for someone to observe her and work with the teachers to create a plan to better support her. While this gave us hope, that observation never happened, and no plan was put in place. We were completely caught off guard when attempting to re-enroll and were informed that a final decision had already been made not to accept our child into Kindergarten. At no point was this communicated to us in advance. Our child attended the school from ages 3-5, an age when children are still learning self-regulation, yet we were told the Montessori model requires children to already possess this skill. By the time we were notified, enrollment at other schools had closed, leaving us with very limited options. In my opinion, this is not a good fit for spirited children or those with learning differences. The lack of follow-through and poor communication significantly impacted our family's educational path. If you suspect your child may have ADHD or needs additional support, I would strongly encourage you to look elsewhere.

1 out of 5 stars A Deeply Disappointing Experience - More…read moreFocused on Image than Individual Well-Being I attended Hillel Academy of Tampa Bay for 2.5 years, from late elementary into middle school. Unfortunately, my experience was not only disappointing -- it was harmful. Despite being branded as a Jewish school, many core religious traditions were inconsistently practiced. Even something as foundational as maintaining a kosher kitchen was not handled with the seriousness one would expect. But far more concerning was how the school handled (or failed to handle) student well-being, academic support, and mental health. I was forced to repeat a grade due to a single assignment that significantly affected my grade -- something I was never warned about. I wasn't given access to my GPA or any understanding of how I was being assessed, and I received no chance to catch up or make up for it. As a result, I had to undergo two full years of credit recovery to repair the academic damage. But what hurt most was how my mental health was handled -- or ignored. My time there pushed me into a deep depression. I ended up needing help from more than two therapists, including a social worker, just to begin feeling somewhat stable again. The school's mental health department was virtually non-existent and unhelpful when I needed it most. Academic support? Also lacking. I needed help with reading comprehension -- help that others briefly received for only two weeks, then never again. There was no real effort to provide long-term solutions or individualized support. It felt like unless you were already excelling, you were left behind. Worse still was the school culture. Students were often cruel, and advocacy was discouraged. Any time I tried to speak up for myself, I was either ignored or punished. The administration, particularly under Principal Allison Oakes, cared more about the school's reputation than its students. I was called delusional for trying to advocate for myself -- and even faced threats of expulsion for it. I am sharing this not out of anger, but out of necessity. If no one else is willing to hold this institution accountable, I may need to take further action. No child should go through what I did. A school is supposed to be a place of growth and safety -- not one that diminishes you and silences your voice. If I wanted to call the school a place where it can damage a child that's the name I would give it . Protect your child's mental and physical health by not sending them there or else you would end up like an angry parent and asking why you sent your child there .

Both of my children attended Hillel Academy of Tampa. During our ten years at this school, my kids…read moreblossomed into amazingly social, funny, caring, and motivated individuals. The teachers and staff at Hillel are incredibly involved in each child's life. They regularly stop to share stories of the children's day, quickly address concerns, and try to involve parents to create a positive Jewish community as a whole. My son got into trouble just one time, it was addressed appropriately, but then many of the staff came to tell me (secretly) how proud they were of his misbehavior. They were actually happy he was comfortable enough to "act out" that one time. I would highly recommend this school to anyone seeking a strong community, a good Jewish education, and a loving/respectful environment for their children.