This C.H.O.I.C.E school is a (free) public Montessori elementary school in Delray Beach with a…read morepeace and justice component. All students are selected by lottery after their parents submit them through the CHOICE application, which is due in January of the year before. A unique thing about this school is that it is 1 of 2 public elementary schools in the entire County that accepts 3 year olds into a full-time day program. This is 1 year before VPK, and instead of a half-day program (like VPK), this is a full-day, from 8am-2pm. This is kind of incredible, as we were able to put our 3 year old into school rather than daycare, which is much preferable, as well as cost-saving. However, in order to take advantage of this, you have to submit an application while your child is 2 years old, and most parents are not thinking about applying to the school board website after being a parent for only a couple of years. 3 year olds are put in a mixed classroom of a small group of 3, 4, and 5 year old children, with a lead teacher and an assistant, in a classroom that has Montessori elements to it. All teachers here have received additional schooling in Montessori education, and many have been teaching at the school for decades (as well as having sent their own children to this school). This speaks volumes about the institution itself. We have experienced wonderful care from the teachers here. Spady's official website, like most PBC public school's sites, is confusing and lacks basic information. I knew very little about this school before applying to the program, due to the overwhelming and convoluted system that the School board administers, which is way behind the times. I would love to see a modern website with basic information about the school displayed. If you're reading this, I encourage you to write a review for your children's school, so that parent voices and experiences can shine and help fill in current gaps in information and content.

I grew up in DelrayBeach, it is so nice to see the school so alive and welcoming. I have enjoyed…read morethe changes that have been made over time, but it does my heart well to know the children have such a lovely place to learn and grow.

Just started sending my kids there this year and could not be happier. Great school teachers,…read morestaff, and church too.

The educational foundation received by my two daughters at SVF have made them who they are -the…read moreacademics, the athletics the arts with Catholic faith at it's core.....they've grown up to be good people with full rides to college and our college grad landing their first career job right out of college. Thank you SVF for partnering with me, the parent.

Worst. I honestly can't say enough bad things about this school. From teachers that can't do basic…read moremathematics to principals and dept heads that care more about making the parents happy (i.e. give the kids good grades) then actually assessing and educating the kids properly. If you want your kids to get good grades, American Heritage is the right school. If you want your kids to *earn* good grades, go anywhere else.

All wrong my kids hate it here and they keep getting bad grades and we just transferred....read more

This is the best Pre-K to Grade 8 private prep-school education in Boca Raton.read more

Best Private School in south florida. Beautiful grounds and buildings,great teachers, amazing…read morecommunity of families.

I brought my son for a nature tots…read more Upon arrival we were greeted by Angie, the facilitator who was incredible . The children are encouraged to have complete autonomy in choosing how they would like to explore the spaces. Angie was very attentive, always making sure the stations were refilled and mindful with all of the different play areas that she set up for the space. It's a very cute space and a great introduction to start thinking if perhaps you'd like to send your child to Coco Plum nature school for schooling someday . I gave it a four stars because it is smaller and slightly less time as some of the other facilities offered in the area which are priced at the same amount. And the mud kitchen was too high for the children to use no stepstool provided for them to reach. Tables for the crafts were also regular sized, which could work for older children, but smaller table sets with seats for children could potentially be better. However, it makes sense why they don't have these things as the school starts at kindergarten and the nature taught is a once a month occurrence. Overall, it was a fun morning and we will still return.

Enrolling my son in Kindergarten at Cocoplum has been a fantastic decision. He's genuinely excited…read moreabout learning and continues to amaze me with his grasp of sciences and math. This is a stark contrast to his previous experience in a VPK program, which closely followed the traditional Florida public school system and left him dreading school. At Cocoplum, the kids enjoy 1-2 weekly trips, have daily al fresco lunches, and participate in interactive games and peer-to-peer learning for math, sciences, and reading. This unique approach has fostered my son's independence, thoughtfulness, and confidence. He's not only curious but also eager to share what he's learned. I also want to highlight the incredible leadership at the school, which is founded and run by two remarkable women. Melanie, the executive director, exudes a pleasant demeanor and brings a calming energy that the kids adore. Fernanda, the other founder, focuses on the curriculum, taking the time to genuinely listen to the children and connect with them on their level. Her approach encourages various forms of creative play and learning; she's like the Latina Miss. Frizzle! Being Mexican, Fernanda also incorporates a significant amount of Spanish in the classrooms, which is important to me since I speak Spanish at home. The teachers are wonderful and trained in the Conscious Discipline method. In teaching, they are observant and facilitate learning by tapping into each child's curiosity. An example from the other day: In Kindergarten, the kids were read a funny book. They were so excited by it that they took it upon themselves to rewrite the words and phrases from the book. When I was a kid, we were forced to write out sentences from books, but in my son's class, the kids WANT TO :) ! A few times a week, the teachers share anecdotes and photos on an app, which are linked to various learning objectives. While the school is play-based and creative, they do assess levels of competence across various subjects on a quarterly basis. This is something only the parents see and not the students, unlike traditional schools where kids are shown their report cards. It brings me great comfort knowing that my child is in incredibly capable hands and surrounded by kind and caring children and adults, eliminating the need for me to constantly hover over him. Truly, it's a fantastic school. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention the small class sizes, which is a huge plus!

I am a parent who has always tried to support my child's school, but after a deeply troubling and…read moremishandled situation, I feel compelled to speak out. My daughter came home with visible bruising, and as a concerned parent, I reached out immediately -- emailing the principal and administration and messaging the teacher, since it was discovered on a Friday and the school was closed over the weekend. I received no response. First thing Monday morning, I went to the school in person. Principal Barbara Leon was unavailable to speak with me. I met with Ms. Michelle, who listened and said she would try to gather information. She later called me back with very few answers and oddly asked that I not speak with any other parents about the incident. We then followed up in writing with Principal Leon, as well as administrators Julia Pease and Holly Oliver, requesting records and any available footage from the day of the incident. Again, we received no response. Instead of answers, we were met with a DCF report filed against our family -- and a visit from both police and a DCF officer. We were never contacted directly by the school with any findings or follow-up about what actually happened to our daughter. Adding to our frustration, Principal Barbara Leon sent a message to other parents stating the incident had been handled -- despite never once addressing or confronting us, the actual parents of the child involved. She took time to reassure others, but gave us no communication, no transparency, and no accountability. Aside from completely neglecting the incident, the way this was handled shows a serious failure in leadership and concern for student well-being. We are left with growing concerns about what the school may be trying to hide. As parents, we deserve the truth -- and above all, our children deserve to be safe.

The staff is great but we should have known on the very first day (when the other parents and the…read moreteacher barely acknowledged us) that this was not the right school for our daughter. She was treated very badly by the girls in her class, they were very mean and excluded her without even trying to get to know her. To the staffs credit, they did make an attempt to get the girls to interact & be more inclusive but you can't turn mean kids into nice ones. I ended up pulling her out. Horrible experience here. The students are rude and clicky. The two stars is for the staff and their efforts to make it right.

I've had the opportunity to attend plays and other functions at Saint Andrews this past year. Very…read morebig campus with lots to do and smallish student/teacher ratio. I say that because I attended a public school system in New Jersey. 98%-99% of my student body went on to college, so I can't complain about my educational experience. This is the first experience I've had with a private school system and it was nice. They offered the students a diverse educational experience as well as after-school activities. Along with strong parental support, I'm sure all the students will do fine in life.

This school is the worst,I have attended public and private schools and the education there is far…read moremore advanced then their's. Teachers are okay they really help your children to be successful. I am truly not thankful for this school because of the rules.

This is our 3rd year at GSS. My children have flourished socially, emotionally, and academically…read more This school promotes ethical developmental growth, social responsibility, personal accountability, as well as fostering a strong academic foundation. We couldn't be happier with our experiences this far with Gulf Stream and look forward to many more years at our little school by the sea.

From the owner: Gulf Stream School empowers students to succeed, inspires intellectual curiosity, and celebrates…read moreboth effort and accomplishment. The school is distinguished by a sense of family, small size, and respect for its heritage.

I'm so happy we found this school and church. Such a wonderful welcoming community and I wouldn't…read morewant my child anywhere else. Caring teachers and staff make sure my son gets everything he needs. National testing shows the students at Trinity perform at or above the national average. I feel my son is challenged and when I talk to students who have transitioned to other schools for high school they feel well prepared or even ahead in their classes. It's a great place for kids to grow up and enjoy their educational experience. We love Trinity Delray and cherish the welcoming family environment.