This school is in a great community with some of the best administration I had ever seen during my…read moretime there. The school is clean and the school keeps students active in things such as a morning show, library helpers, safety patrol, story tellers, and much more.

This school clearly fosters the students learning as best as they can. The staff and students are…read morethrilled to be there and know how to teach, as far as I have seen at least. I was placed for my internship here and my 5th grade cooperating teacher is incredible. She allows me to use my obtained education knowledge to prepare and teach the students in the class. The students are very kind and able to help you whenever you are lost on campus which happened to me the first week!

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.

My kids really love this school and the campus is beautiful. They throw amazing events and I like…read morethat my kids are in a good environment. They make sure to help instill important life skills and help the kids flourish. Being an IB school, I know my kids are preparing for challenges they will face and have a great support system. It's nice that when my 3rd grader is having issues with his math. The teacher wants to know so that they can help review with them again. It makes for less stress at home. We love the teachers, all of the great programs offered( so many different options, such as- white hat coding , cybersecurity, theater, fashion design, every sport possible depending on age group. I literally feel like I'm on a cruise ship organizing my kids itinerary. We are very happy here and so are the kiddos. Just signed up for another year.

Terrible school. Unprofessional faculty. Completely unorganized school. Would give 0 stars if I…read morecould

Great school hands down. Principal Jones is the most involved principal I have seen in my lifetime…read more I get calls, emails, and messages all time from him. My wife and I are never in the dark like other schools. We have two other children in other schools whom we have no idea who the principal is. Mr. Jones is number one in communication. He runs a tight ship from what we have seen. Thank you Mr. Jones and staff.

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Absolutely annoying school to live around. The teacher directing traffic on Debuel is worried about…read moretelling people to slow down when cars are hitting 20 mph. But they don't care about ALLL the parents taking ILLEGAL u turns everyday to get in the car line. She's not a cop to tell people to slow down tell her to worry about her car line.

Teachers are disrespectful towards parents and my autistic little brother. The teachers need to be…read morethe reason they have a good day, not the reason for a bad one. My brother has issues being alone and his teacher refuses to acknowledge him screaming and tells my mother that she can't try to calm him down. This school should be shut down

This is the most magical school & campus. I cannot say enough good things about every step of the…read moreadmissions and enrollment process. Everyone who works here cares about you like family & the joy emanating from everyone on campus is contagious!

We arrived at corbett preparatory five years ago! How time flies when your kid is happy, motivated…read moreand challenged. This a school where acceptance for the whole being is exemplary. My kids are academically challenged , they beg to come to school. It is home away from home

It's a great elementary school and my kid loves this school a lot and enjoying here to study.read more

Couldn't take a tour of this place but was zoned for it so I said a prayer that it would be a good…read morefit for my child. And what an answer to prayer this place was!! Unbelievable administration and the teachers (regardless of the larger class sizes) do an excellent job individualizing learning for the kids and helping them thrive. I would pick Chiles 1000 times over!

This has been the best school experience I've ever had I have been a student for 6 years and no…read moreproblems this school is very good I strongly recommend this school for your child

I teach at this school so I may be biased but I do believe the teachers love working here and the…read moreenvironment gears towards what's best for students. We have an active PTA and a diverse group of families.

Pretty good school. Our daughter has been going here since Kindergarten and now she's in 4th grade…read more The teachers are amazing and very focused on the students. Teachers are typically very quick to respond to emails as well which is appreciated. School runs VPK through 5th grade. Located within the Calusa Trace neighborhood. Like with any school we have our complaints about minor things such as better communication. There have been improvements since we started going here. I've served on the PTA and the Board for a few years and cherish those times. The school doesn't do candy or gift wrap fundraisers like many others in the area, they are more focused on fitness and hold a yearly fun run to raise money for the school. This is difficult given it's hard to ask for money when people aren't getting anything tangible. But the school tends to do quite well. The carline runs smooth and fast for drop off and pickup. The back parent parking lot is very crappy -- it's Hillsborough County owned so understand the school has no control but they should look at asking the county to pave it. It's dirt and not even. When it rains the parking lot gets flooded. Not good for people to be walking through. If you're looking for a good elementary school for your child I do recommend Schwarzkopf.

I'm convinced this is the best public elementary school in Hillsborough County. We transferred here…read morefrom Carrollwood Elementary where we were very happy. When we purchased our new home, we moved school districts. Of course we were a bit nervous but in no time at all we felt right at home. The faculty is out of this world. They genuinely care about their students. When we drop our boys off each morning, everyone is smiling and taking the time to safely get the kids out of the car. My son's 2nd grade teacher is so kind, patient and full of life. The Extended Day VPK program is amazing and very affordable. Just make sure you get on the waiting list ASAP - it fills up fast! My son in VPK has also been doing speech therapy at Schwarzkopf. I've been moved to tears at the progress he's made in 6 short months. Seriously, the faculty here is straight out of a fairytale. I also love that the school is tucked back in Calusa Trace. It's away from all the busy roads and feels very safe. This is a uniform school but nothing too strict. Collared shirts and khakis or jeans. If it's cold, they can wear any jacket and they often host non uniform days for $1. They also do other fun things to keep the kids happy and engaged like spirit days, dress up like a 100 year old for the 100th day of school, PJ day. We are so happy to be a part of the Schwarzkopf family. I firmly believe God spent a little extra time on this school and the amazing people that fill the walls within it.