This is a special school. MSPCS was very prepared when the SIP orders came when the pandemic…read morestarted. Online classes only took a couple of days. It provided structure for the students and a sense of trust. In normal times, the elementary school parents do mandatory volunteering so we're all invested not only with our children and financially, but also personally. The school is connected with a beautiful Presbyterian church. There's a sense of peace and good-will because of the atmosphere. Our Principal communicates well and often with parents. She's very popular with all the kids. I highly recommend this preschool and elementary school.

Do not listen to the negative reviews! My kids have been at school here for 5 years and the new…read moreprincipal, Anita Stevens is wonderful. The school moved quickly to adapt when they had to close due to Covid-19, and we were online with the teachers faster than any other school I know. The pastor didn't quit- he is moving! While some staff did have to be let go, it is the reality that admissions are down everywhere and directors must make difficult choices sometimes in order to do what's best and necessary for the school to continue to prosper. I think those parents who wrote the negative reviews in the past couple weeks didn't actually understand what was really happening.

My children are St. Rose "alum" and they both got a wonderful, faith based education there. I would…read morehighly recommend this school.

My children attend St. Rose and I am grateful everyday that I can send my most precious gifts to a…read moreplace where learning and safety are top priority. My children are still young but we have had so far five wonderful years. Being a former teacher, I do see areas in which I would like to see strengthen but I've never seen a perfect school either. I have faith in the Lord that my children are right where there are suppose to be. While I may compromise some things, I do not compromise their spiritual growth and values that St Rose continues to teach. My children have had some of best teachers anywhere. We have many wonderful teachers. Some of our teachers have children in the school because they appreciate the community and education at St. Rose. Other teachers have children who have graduated but they continue to teach because of their love and dedication. I just have to add that I have the privilege of knowing some of these young adults and I am always impressed by their academic achievements but even more by their moral character and personal achievements. (One of my favorite teachers has kids both of these categories) Our school is blessed in many ways. However, we are a community made of many people and families and I acknowledge there can be situations or attitudes that may not always be in line with what the school teaches. At those moments I try to remember that God loves us all and that we must pray for one another. As a member of this community, I apologize to anyone who have been dissatisfied with our school and/or church. I ask that you keep us in your prayers that we may continue to grow so that everyone feels God's presence when they come to St. Rose.

As a fan of history and 1920's architecture I had to stop when I saw this historical marker on the…read morecorner in front of the The Cushman School located in the historic MIMO Miami district on Biscayne Blvd. It is the oldest, continuously-operating, co-ed pre-kindergarten through grade 12, college preparatory, private school in Miami. The historic marker was erected by the Class of 1964 in cooperation with the Historical Association of Southern Florida. Dr. Laura Cushman moved from Iowa to Miami in the early 1900s. After becoming an accomplished teacher in the county school system, she decided to open The Cushman School on the front porch of her home in 1924 with just 12 students. In 1926 the school moved into the Mediterranean Revival building designed by Russell Skipton that is still used today. The classrooms were arranged to ger the breeze from Biscayne Bay. Windows were added to the school that came from the Royal Palm Hotel in downtown Miami. The school bell on the roof of the main building is the same plantation bell that was used to call the construction workers to Villa Vizcaya. Today the campus is a mixture of the historic buildings and new ones and the high school building is a few blocks south on Biscayne Boulevard. Dr. Cushman served as principal of the school for 52 years. She wanted the children who attended the school to not only be good scholars but also good citizens with the character traits of industry, responsibility, reliability, courtesy, honesty and integrity. In 1992 the United States Department of Education named The Cushman School as a National School of Excellence. Today, the school consists of a mix of historic and new buildings spread across a beautifully landscaped campus in a historic pocket of Miami. The high school building is a few blocks south on Biscayne Boulevard. As a fellow educator I loved learning about Dr. Cushman's educational philosophy which positively influences the development of the child but with all of the data input and test taking that goes on in schools today, is not emphasized enough in the public school system. How refreshing to see that there is a school developing tools and educational programs that help children reach their highest potential while still promoting social responsibility. All of that comes at a steep price however as tuition ranges from $33,000 to $43,000 a year at The Cushman School.

The Cushman School located at NE 60th and Biscayne provides Kindergarten through 8th grade. It is…read morelocated in the up and coming MiMo Biscayne Boulevard District. There are a limited number of private schools near downtoown Miami and this is one of the top schools. There is 24/7 security at the school.

school is extremely strict to the point where it lacks fairness and basic understanding. Students…read moremust be seated by 7:30 AM -- even those walking in at that exact time are locked out and marked tardy. On a recent rainy day, over 25 students were late due to traffic, and every single one was still penalized. Situations like this show that the school prioritizes rigid rules over common sense and student support. There is little consideration for students' emotional well-being. It feels like the focus is solely on discipline and grades, rather than creating a healthy, supportive environment where students can grow both academically and emotionally.

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I enrolled my son at BridgePrep Academy on 137th Ave. in Kendall with high hopes, but our…read moreexperience was deeply disappointing. Within the first week, a young girl in my son's first-grade class began threatening him and our family, saying she would kill him, me, and his father. When I addressed this with the school, I was shocked to learn that the teacher was aware of these threats but failed to report them or take action. I brought the issue to the assistant principal multiple times--not once, not twice, but at least three times--with my husband to discuss the growing concerns. Unfortunately, we never saw any sense of urgency in how the school handled the situation. Even though this was a clear threat, the administration seemed more focused on minimizing the situation rather than ensuring my son's safety. Eventually, the girl was moved to another class, but not before my son endured additional stress and fear. Shortly after, my son began coming home with bruises, explaining that other students were hitting and bullying him. When I raised this with the school, they brought in the school officer and seemed more focused on my son defending himself than addressing the root issue: other kids initiating physical altercations. As a parent, I understand the need to give grace to children, but when violence and bullying are involved, disciplinary action must be taken swiftly to protect all students. The school's failure to discipline the aggressors adequately, or to assure us that such incidents wouldn't happen again, was deeply concerning. At a charter school, I also understand their inability to share the specifics of the actions they took with other children, but there was no transparency or reassurance that these behaviors were being addressed seriously. Honestly, my son is too young to be dealing with violence in a school environment, and BridgePrep Academy should be ashamed of their failure to create a safe space for their students. I feel strongly that steps could have been taken early on to prevent the escalation of these incidents, but the administration repeatedly dropped the ball. Since moving my son to Norma Butler, I've seen a remarkable difference. He is thriving, there have been no incidents of bullying or physical altercations, and the teachers are proactive and communicative. I wouldn't recommend BridgePrep Academy to anyone. If you're facing similar issues, don't hesitate to find a better option for your child--it's worth it.

I loved this little school! My daughter has been attending here since she was in kinder and I was…read moreso happy when she got accepted and got to leave public school! I loved the teachers and the principal was always on point on academic issues. I am rating it a four because the school is small, not enough space for a cafeteria so the kids eat cold foods most of the time, I send my daughter to school with her lunch. Also, the size of classrooms are small since they are portables and do not have a school building. More kids are being accepted every year and it can be pretty packed. Also, because of this events such as field day are held at nearby parks. I would be happier with the school once a building comes up and they have a cafeteria.

My daughter has been here for like 3 years and everyday she always has a sweaty smile on her face.I…read morehighly suggest putting your child in this school

We love this school. Great administration and caring teachers. I had my kids in 3 different…read moreelementary schools so far, and this one is my favorite.

Very bad administration, they will accommodate only a typical kids who are like robots. A kid can…read morenot be different, can not show his/her emotions, only needs to follow the directions. Please beware of Ms. Harris, assistant principal, she is very two- faced person. She will try to make you believe her an will use it against you and your kid. They do not care about children!

MET has far succeeded our expectations in every way. The school offers a warm and safe environment…read morefor the children and families. The Owner, Principal and teachers are always available to listen and help with any type of situation. The curriculum is challenging and they are always introducing new things to enhance the program. The teachers are highly educated, warm and friendly and want to help bring out the best in all the children. The athletic coaches are superb and truly work with the children to build self esteem and develop their skills. The children are served all organic food that is prepared by personal chefs. MET is by far one of the Best Private Schools in Miami!!

This a horrible school!!! they try to change your kids eating habits and plus food is horrible my…read morechild found a long piece of hair in her food