My niece attended school here. The school helped her exceed to the fullest of her singing…read moreabilities. I enjoyed going to the Concerts that the students would perform in. Great job to the staff and the students to make this school a great place to attend. Recommend? Yes

This school did not do anything about bullying while i attended and every thing pretty much went…read moredown hill after Principal Knight left, the new principal would tell me to smile when she saw me in the hallway.. im not smiling because of you sis. the only thing good about this school is the arts, the principal can get way better, so can the staff.

This is one of the worst schools ever. Never and I repeat never put your child In this school. This…read moreis not an "A" rated school, also most staff are mean and don't care. Some staff most likely don't even have a degree to teach. Children at this school are mean and the staff doesn't even care to help. This is by far the worst "A" rated school in Duval.

i do not like this school. i would rate it a solid 0/5 but thats not possible, so i give it a 1…read more there are many teachers who make students feel terrible. ive had one teacher tell me that i was asking for attention, and that i need to calm down. i calmed down after i had a teacher who actually cared for me comfort me. the other teacher was screaming at me for breaking a minor rule. the teacher who comforted me quit because the school was not treating her right. i completely understand her leaving. i even once had another teacher tell me that i should listen to a man who believed women shouldnt have the right to vote. what is wrong with this school??? if i could leave, i would.

A beautiful church in Riverside, Jacksonville…read more I had the honor of watching some friends tie the knot at this church and it was absolutely beautiful! The architecture of this church is beautiful and the acoustics inside were to match. Seems like it would be nice to come here for a Sunday service.

Love this church. Old and beautiful. Please help the congregation! We live in Riverside so we just…read morewalk to it each week.

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!

Duval County School system sucks. Now before anyone gets the wrong idea, this is not about the…read moreteachers, it's the people they work for. With this Common Core crap and the way they have to teach, these poor teachers have their hands tied and are not allowed to do their job which is to teach. They are given a new curriculum at the beginning of the school year (not after the last school year so they could look it over during the summer) so they have to wing it thus putting the children's education at risk. Not smart. It's like you have a bunch of monkeys running things and the children and teachers are stressed out. I hope things get better but for now it sucks and that Superintendent for Duval Schools seems to be the cause.

This is an amazing Montessori Magnet school with great teachers and staff. The students learn peace…read moreeducation and work at high academic levels.

The worst school for kids with special needs. The staff are not trained to work with kids with…read moreAutism. My child was abused by a staff member and DCF had to open a case to get them to address it. Please don't send your child here. You will regret it.

This school is PERFECT for my son! He's starting his 3rd year there & LOVES it! He's never liked…read moreschool before & even went to the best elementary school. The small class sizes, individual attention and no assigned homework has made a HUGE difference in our family life. On the rare occasion he doesn't finish his work at school because of a doctor/dentist appointment, he comes home & immediately completes his work. He NEVER cared about his schoolwork & homework was ALWAYS a struggle until he started at Center Academy at St. John's Bluff. I am so thankful to have options such as this school because some kids just don't do well at large public schools and need different accommodations that other schools can't offer. Plus we have NEVER had a bullying issue or anything even close to that. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Center Academy if your child has unique needs.

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!

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.

We only go here to use their kickball field. It's been rained out a lot lately so could use some…read moreupdating. Overall, it looks okay. Parking is a nightmare. I haven't ever been in the school or even know anyone there, but our kickball league utilizes this location. It's well lit and feels safe.