We came from an exceptional private school in Jacksonville and have also been very impressed with…read morethe faculty, curriculum and the sports that are offered. We are not Catholic and have been welcomed and accepted. I read another reviewer remarks, and we have not experienced any clicks. We have loved everything about San Jose. The curriculum is very challenging and the school hold the kids to very high standards academically and morally. We have felt that it is a school that requires a lot of family involvement whether it is volunteering in the classroom, sporting events, in the cafeteria or putting on enriching activities for the kids. The school is very diverse and everyone is invited to pitch in. I really love that the kids go through middle school in the same elementary environment. It is a very nurturing and caring environment yet it does not caudal kids. I would highly recommend San Jose Catholic school!

Wishing I had never put my kiddo here. First of all, Mrs Susan at the front first told me they had…read moreno room for someone with ASFD when I first came to sign-up both my children. Being new to the area I though it was something to do with Florida's school rules. Trust me it was my first week in Florida. As the year went by, we became donors whenever we could and donated and participated in nearly everything but I suppose of you're not in the SJ click tou NEVER will be welcomed. PS to the ruse teacher running soccer (most teachers here are rude and cruel except Ms Rachel to their students). Anyways, the lady announcing the soccer games perhaps should shut her mike off when getting im the boys fave and saying sick your a@@ down. Long story short, $, click and rudeness. So much for Catholic spirit.

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.

This school is big on education and truly believes teaching students. The teachers I have…read moreencountered have been really good. Mrs Nelson in 3rd grade is phenomenal! Students wear uniforms that are purchased from Uniform Wear it can be costly for some: five shirts was $65, one jacket was $25. The prices didnt bother me much because it still cheaper than buying regular public school clothes. Parents have donation hours which I participate in but I find it difficult to log the hours because I can never find the time. They offer the students sports and tutoring at the school. The school runs off a lottery to get your child to attend but has preference to siblings and families whose parents are in the Armed Forces, etc. Overall it's a very good school and I would def recommend your child attend.

The school is great as education wise. The car line is completely trash. It's unorganized. The…read moreteachers in the car line are completely rude and there is no system that they tell you about so do not have a car rider come 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!

I have a special needs student that went to Englewood for 2 years. The program there is very…read moredisorganized and the team did not follow my child's IEP. I had to transfer out of this school to get the education and accomodations my child deserves. Awful experience and unprofessional staff.

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.

My daughter has been switched to another classroom and she is doing great. That dual language…read moreprogram is great but they are not doing it correctly so now she is in a regular classroom. That other teacher is a nice person but not suitable as a kindergarten teacher.

Unless you have money to constantly donate to the school your kids will be treated like crap. We…read moreare a low income family that struggles and my kids get blamed for EVERYTHING without ANY proof and anytime I report bullying nothing ever gets done and I never hear back there is a Tik Tok video of my daughter sobbing and being bullied on the bus the kid uploaded and nothing got done my daughter was told horrible sexual things by students nothing ever got done I heard nothing. If you have money your kids are secure if your struggling like us they'll make your kids the scapegoat for everything I'm so tired of my kids being picked on because I don't have a 6 figure salary it's not right

Fantastic school. Teachers are helpful. Excellent activities for kids. Great community of parents…read more This is our fourth year at GPE and it's by far the best school experience my family has had in Jax.

its honestly horrible. the teachers are very rude and strict, and me and m child have gotten sick…read moreto the school food many times. we both went here. its horrible

We moved over last summer and this was my 7 year old daughters first year here. This is a great…read moreschool. The teacher is very Stern and serious. Not too sure if I cared for that my daughters last two teachers were very approachable and were more sociable and got the opportunity to know myself and my child a bit better. She's very closed off and honestly a bit odd but does educate my child. The teacher was very by the book and kept me informed of all activities in a timely fashion. However, not sure if is the school or the teacher but it seems her other school had parents more involved. My mother and I used to volunteer between two and five days a week I sign a form at the beginning of the year to come in very 2 weeks and do art history lessons to the class and I was never contacted. As well as I have offered several times to volunteer and was never contacted. I also wish there was more clarification on release of parent information. The teacher gave my info to the room mother someone I didn't know and she "accidentally" attached me to an email ad for some kind of diet pill she was selling! Told the teacher no apology from them but emails stopped. Recently I started receiving emails from another parent....that's frustrating!! Besides these quirks the school it self is very nice, clean, great staff. She's only in second grade so here's to 3 more years!!