My daughter went to an amazing Montessori school since kindergarten but her performance wasn't up…read moreto par. We thought of retaining her a year (we pushed her a year in pre-k so is is the youngest in her class) but Indian Ridge supported her in advancing to her normal school grade. We were assigned a counselor who successfully hand picked her teachers. Everyone at the school is gracious and helpful. My daughter finished the year with a straight A report card and received an achievement award. Her self esteem improved tremendously. In one of her classes there was a child with Down syndrome. I found it to be amazing that the school facilitated inclusion of Kids who are challenged. That girl was surrounded by loving friends and was as happy as can be. After so many years of 3 Kids in a nourishing Montessori environment, I have to say my fears of the "Public School System" are gone and replaced by satisfaction and appreciation. Great great school

This school is amazing! The principal genuinely loves children and their progress. This show also…read morethrough the teachers. They clearly feel loved and appreciated because of the interaction with the students and parents.

As a parent, I am deeply disappointed in how my 7-year-old son was treated at Saint Mark's…read more Instead of being supported through emotional struggles and grief at home, he was made to feel like a "problem." A child who once loved school began asking heartbreaking questions like, "Am I a bad kid?" and saying, "My school hates me." No 7-year-old should leave a school feeling isolated, ashamed, or unwanted. What shocked us most was the lack of compassion and understanding for a young child still learning emotional regulation -- especially while also dealing with bullying issues that were repeatedly minimized. Rather than helping him grow through challenges, the environment made him feel labeled and defeated. Schools should nurture children emotionally, not damage their self-esteem and sense of safety. My son's confidence has plummeted. I'm not sure he will ever recover from this experience. I truly hope no other child leaves feeling the way my son did.

Be careful and on watch! Our son was singled out and unfortunately we feel our family has been…read morediscriminated against! Your son/daughter must be able to learn 1 way - if they need assistance or additional guidance it will not happen. No supervision on the play ground or aftercare. We were invited to a meeting for discussion, but instead of a discussion they had already packed his belongings and left them at the door. Yes, kicked out of 1st grade with only 13 weeks left... This is a very bad place for kids! Be careful!

Such a smooth transition for our champ. Complete support and rock solid systems in place for…read moresuccess. Really relieved we found AEF!

The teachers do not treat their students very well back when I was there I can't speak for them nowread more

Great marine science magnet program and teachers. Variety of electives, including but not limited…read moreto robotics, ecology, marine remote operated vehicle, engineering, business, Spanish/french, cooking, esports, Minecraft, art, band, speech/ debate, and more. Beautiful facilities and murals throughout the school, and located right on Fort Lauderdale's New River. Students are immersed into various learning experiences that include on-hands experiences, learning field trips such as shark tagging, snorkeling and more, competitions, special events and more. Teachers, administration, and staff all care about student success and positive behaviors.

This school is awful never let your child attend here. The administration and the majority of the…read morestaff are uncooperative and outright rude. Even the teachers fail to do their jobs properly, providing little to no genuine relevant education for the students. Stay away from this dumpster fire of a school at all costs, choose Seminole instead of this disappointing experience.

My son is in Pre-K, and his teacher, Mrs. Melissa, is absolutely incredible. The entire staff at…read morethis school is truly amazing and makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. Ms. Sam greets us at the front with the biggest smile and is just wonderful. What I love most is how the staff works so well with all types of learners. My son absolutely loves going to school, and I can't express how much I appreciate the open communication, love, and patience they show every single day. It's truly remarkable. I hope we're lucky enough to be a part of this community all the way through 8th grade!

It's a little gem of a family school. Like a family there are winds of change but together they…read moremanage to get through it. This is definitely a unique small school, at the core of it all is love charm and community. If you are looking for a HI-Tech & Snooty this is NOT it. If you want your children to feel connected to something bigger then themselves, this is their second home.

We had to leave the school for the following reasons, first it is a self teaching method of…read moreeducation, for elementary school it is a big failure because kids needs guidance, my daughter went so down in they level of education during this year! no way! Students need a teacher for explaining, practicing and exercising material! The other reason is a great disorganization inside the school, thigs are constantly missing and no ine cares! so this place is not for succeeding or achieving academically! We left this place!

My daughter attends Paideia Classical Academy for three years. The main reason why I enrolled her…read morein their school is because she did not meet the cut off date for kindergarten and the administrator told me if she attends their head start and pre-kindergarten program, she will advance to kindergarten at the age of 5 yrs old instead of 6 yrs old. Unfortunately, they mislead me. Pros: * Professional and friendly staff * Offers a friendly learning environment. * Offers organic lunch meal at a reasonable price * Tuition offered at a reasonable price * Small classroom sizes * School uniform base * Offer several extracurricular activities * Offers aftercare * Diverse * Religious based Cons: * Forced parents to volunteer or have to pay an expensive fee if failed to meet volunteering hours * Curriculum is weak and not competitive to the public school Curriculum * Does not give your child a competitive edge * I do not believe that the pre-kindergarten and/or kindergarten teachers are certified by the state of Florida * Consistently attempt to label children to the autism spectrum, when neurologist and primary doctor believe the child is meeting expectations based on age level and recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. * Force pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children to memorize a poem, but do not teach them how to read the poem * School plays are lacking * Children with learning, psychological, or physical disabilities may have a troubling thriving and learning from this environment * No parents' input on child's education * No academic opportunities for gifted students * No free transportation * No free or reduced meals * No free before and after-school programs

Atlantis Academy in Coral Springs has been an absolute blessing. From the moment we walked in, it…read morewas clear that this school truly understands and supports its students. The staff is compassionate, patient, and incredibly dedicated, and they go above and beyond to make every child feel safe, valued, and capable. The teachers work together seamlessly, creating a nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Communication with parents is excellent, and you can genuinely tell that everyone here cares deeply about each student's progress and well-being. If you're looking for a school that provides individualized attention, strong support, and a positive, encouraging atmosphere, I can't recommend Atlantis Academy in Coral Springs enough.

It seems they are looking for kids that have a diagnosis they can charge for but that don't…read moreactually present any challenges for them. My son recently completed a shadow day there. I advised on the way in that circumstances beyond his control affected his sleep the night before so he may be a little off his game. Still from everything I gathered he behaved reasonably well. The only challenge was that no one had much of anything for him to do so he started getting restless. Apparently that was too much for them to deal with so they said he wasn't suitable for the school. I was supposed to meet with the area director at 2:30 when a meeting ended that day but the local school director told me to come at 2 and he would leave the meeting early. When I came at 2 the office went ahead and pulled my kid out of the class early despite my saying I was supposed to meet with administration separately and let me sit there waiting with him nearly an hour while the directors hid in a meeting and never came out to talk to me at all. The next day I finally got an email telling me they didn't think my child was good enough for their school. At the very least they could have called ahead to cancel our meeting since I had to cut out of work at a busy time to try to accommodate this. But overall, I disagree that there was a valid reason to exclude my child. I remember the day when teachers knew how to work with challenging students inside a regular classroom and now it seems even those charging more to help special needs students don't want to deal with any challenges!

This is a really amazing school, the teachers are nice, The Bathrooms are well maintained and the…read moreclassrooms are really well decorated. Also the food here is Really nice, it's like eating at a 5 star restaurant.

I like this school, 2 of my daughters attended this school. Parents I recommend it. Mrs. Pavon in…read morethe front office is the absolute best staff. She was always a great help, informative and knowledgeable. My daughters loved her.