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.

I'm attending this school in August for the first time ever. I'm going to be in tenth grade and…read morehonestly all these bad reviews about the staff worries me a little. I mean some comments from some of the staff that i've read are just appauling. I've been homeschooled for the past 4-5 years of my life and it truly is just not for me, I hope since the reviews have been written this school has changed for the better. I hope that i'm making the right choice.

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.

My son has attended since Kindergarten. He is in 4th grade now. I have felt so much love and…read moresupport from every set of teachers he has been with. They should really be proud of themselves. Excellent leadership as well.

I can see why this school only had 1 now ugh. I'm pretty sure it's because of their RUDE…read moreprincipal!!! I really can't understand for the life of me HOW she has been there since 2008 other then putting on a fake act when her "higher ups" are around. My child was homeschooled prior to going to this school and on her FIRST day of school this woman decided to get in my face about where I was standing to pick her up rather then being nice and/or helping a new parent at the school know where they should go in the future she was flat out RUDE and DISGUSTING and rolling her eyes so far into the back of her head I wasn't sure they would come back!!!! If I would have had the displeasure of dealing with this particular woman when I did the tour here my child would NOT be attending this school right now. Thankfully though she does have the sweetest teacher to make up for their lack of administration. Someone needs to have a serious talk with how she interacts with parents because had there not been a lot of children around at the time I would have really given her a piece of my mind. However I'm sure those kids heard exactly how RUDE that lady was being too. She needs to get her self together!!!! She ruined my whole experience there ON THE VERY FIRST DAY!!!!!!!!!!

They completely turned my kid's world around. We come from an area where-in the staff is very rude…read moreand malcontent. I couldn't be happier hearing my kid say, "Daddy, I like going to school now". It sucks when it's tough and staff are rude, but this place above all else, is by-far, the best.

Alimicani School was opened in 1990 and has been going strong ever since!…read more Alimacani was selected as a National Model School by the U.S. Department in the National Elementary Recognition Program and is recognized as one of the Best School's in Florida. **Designated an A School by the Florida Department of Education **Florida Department of Education Five Star School Award They follow a standards based curriculum and provide education in guidance, speech, art, music, physical education, technology, (ESE) Exceptional Student Education, ESE Inclusion Class and Gifted Inclusion Classes. The school itself is spacious and pretty. Even though you know it is a school, the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed. The Teachers are great and I haven't met a parent, whose children attend, that doesn't gush and throw accolades their way! If you are looking for a great place to raise your elementary aged children, I would definitely look into the Alimicani neighborhoods.

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.

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.