This is our local neighborhood elementary school. My oldest son started there in K in 2007. My…read moreyoungest one is still there about to go into 4th. There are many Pros and Cons about this school as I'm sure there are with any school. Personally, we have had some ups and downs at this school that have left me feeling a bit off put by it. (But that was our personal exp) There is a mixture of teachers. Some are EXCELLENT! If you are lucky enough to get one of these thank your lucky stars. If not, hold on for a bumpy school year. The ones who really care about education and not just having a pay check are the ones that shine at this school. And sadly are not the ones usually recognized either. The office staff for the most part are wonderful! There are a few you'd like to bop on the head. Mostly helpful and polite. There is usually a volunteer in the front office helping out as well. There is a full time nurse in site who takes care of everything medically related. The school is clean, like any place in Florida there are bugs but not from dirt. They repaint it the same ole boring colours of cream and turquoise. But the district only allows for a choice between two colours. There is a gym/cafeteria/auditorium. There is a huge back PE area. Field, court and playground. All is fenced in and locked up when school is in. The only way you can get in is through the front office with an ID in hand. There is a library, which is always in need of gently used books. There is a media center and a computer lab. There is no pre-school offered but there are special needs ISD classes. Limited parking in three lots. One of them is mainly teacher parking off to the side of the school. One of front and one in the back by the car circle. You can come have lunch with your kiddo which is pretty cool and they are always looking for volunteers for various things.

This school is very clean and neat. The staff are friendly and helpful, and they definitely love…read morethe kids. The administration can be helpful, maybe some more seminars could be helpful to update them on new tactics for the classroom as well as behavior issues. Loved coming here daily and seeing the smiles on those kids faces. Most parents are actively involved in the classroom or if not, keep in touch with teachers. Beautiful school that is kept safe and secure.

Great school and staff. Always a loving and encouraging environment. Both my kids love going to…read moreschool and I love that their love for learning is starting so young!

This is our first ever day-care/preschool so I don't have a lot to go on but here goes anyway…read more First it is pretty tough to get a spot but there seems to be openings occasionally. They have programs ranging from infant to pre-k and everything in between. It is a brand new building and they have some excellent teachers. They use the Flex style of teaching which most children and parents really like. This is a link to the program http://www.goddardschool.com/FlexLearningProgram.gspx Our son Gage has had a few really great teachers and I hear nothing but great things about the others that he hasn't had. Now the couple of things for the downside. The tuition is rather pricey and there is no hot lunch provided like in most other schools like this. Overall we have had a really good experience with the School.

Great school, definitely recommend especially for elementary school, but is still great no matter…read morewhen you go!

All 4 of my children went to Bell Shoals Academy from 3 years to 8th grade. Bell Shoals Academy…read more(BSA) and the Early Learning Center (ELC) prepared my children socially, academically, and spiritually for their later years. The team at BSA loves the students and truly invests in their future. They partner with the student's parents as they maneuver through the day-to-day growth of the students in their care. My children were well-prepared for college. The discipline they learned in their studies gave them what they needed to succeed in their later studies. All four of my students graduated high school in the top 15% of their class. (public and private) two have graduated college in the top 10%, and two are still in school. I highly recommend this school to others in the area.

I couldn't be happier with my daughter's experience at Country Day Montessori School in…read moreCarrollwood! From the very first day, it was obvious that this is a school that truly cares about every child who walks through the door. The entire team is exceptionally organized, knowledgeable, and kind. Every teacher and staff member I've interacted with is professional, warm, and clearly passionate about what they do. They communicate clearly, follow through on everything, and create a calm, structured environment that still feels welcoming and joyful. What stands out most is how much personal attention they give to each child. They really get to know your child's personality, strengths, and interests, and they tailor the learning experience to help them thrive. My daughter's confidence, social skills, and academic abilities have blossomed because the teachers gently challenge her while celebrating every small success. They have helped her develop at her own pace in the best possible way. The family-style setting makes all the difference. It feels like an extension of home -- nurturing, supportive, and full of genuine care. My daughter looked forward to school every single morning. She would wake up excited, talking about her friends and what she would do that day. That happiness says everything. I am so grateful to the whole Country Day Montessori team for making my daughter's early learning years so positive and enriching. If you're looking for a school that truly puts children first, this is it. Highly, highly recommend!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Very teacher dependent. School has limited financial resources, horrible website, no technology for…read morethe kids, no online access to information. Owners are older and not tech savvy at all.Had some good teachers, but high turnover rate, they hired first year teachers when we were there with virtually no experience and the kids suffered.There are much better options for the price. Here's my response: Unfortunately the schools response shows a large part of why we left. They are wrong and ruthless so they need to lie to support their comments. I paid them over $15,000 before we had any financial problems, and my children were there for 3 year not 2. I have the records so saying we paid them nothing until they sued us is a bold faced lie. There was a recession, we did have financial issues as many Americans did during that period and they were ruthless, they let our children return for a third year knowing this knowing we had some problems and then sued us when they found out we were leaving. Here's why we left. We paid over $9,000 for first grade thinking we had a teacher that had been with the school for years. On the first day of school we found out that she had left, that's a fact. Her replacement, we found out a few months later, was the daughter of another teacher at the school who had been there for years. We paid more (much more after they sued us) for a first year teacher, one year out of college who was pregnant from the day she was hired, I assume they knew it, assuring she would not even finish the first year, which she didn't, and she's did not come back the next year. It was the worst year we've had with our kids and we paid through the teeth for their hiring practices. My comments to prospective customers is, the school is only as good as the teacher. They had some good teachers when our kids were younger, no idea if they are still there. But paying $9K a year for my child to be taught by a first year, pregnant teacher, when no one at the school told me her mom was in the other room and was the main reason she was hired was just plain wrong any way you cut it. We paid dearly for that hiring mistake, hopefully no one else will. Oh and a static web site with no ability to log in, view your kids grades, communicate with teachers or review your child's work is not very useful. But hey, they think Al Gore invented the internet....

Has been a great school since its existence. I am an alumni (c/o '00). I enjoyed my hs years and…read morethis school made everyone feel welcome. Definitely worth checking out if you're considering it for your student.

Durant is an excellent high school! The teachers are awesome! The best four years of her life so…read morefar!

When you have a hole in the wall inside of a school building you have to admit something is wrong…read more The school is a mess with a bad staff, horrible school spirit, and it is just horrible. Go somewhere else for high school.

TBT was good to me for the 4 years I was there. Wish I could go back lol. The magnet programs are…read morevery good.

Odd review.. This…read morehas to do with the integrity of this organization. Parked and a public park (Julian B Lane), I came back to find a baseball that had shattered my window. I filed a police report and went to school administration. They denied that this could happen as their kids didn't have a game on the given weekend. Later, they admitted loaning the field to a collegiate team, but would not pay for the window. It's my fault for not taking this to small claims court, as my window wasn't cheap.

This school had amazing food and purple fries the classes had goats and the teachers were aliensread more

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.