Politics aside, like another reviewer, my daughter loves her school and is excited to go every day!…read moreNow in her third year, passing the standardized tests hasn't been an issue, nor does she feel any anxiety over them. Like in real life, she's learned to adapt and thrive with the current education model. JCE also has a much more well rounded curriculum, with resource classes such as art, music, computer, health, and PE - classes other schools in adjacent counties have cut out. With the caring teachers, bright environment, and an emphasis on family involvement, I wouldn't give this school anything less than 5 stars. Give the local school board and state and fed DoE a 1 star review if we're talking the politics of the current education system, don't take it out on this school.

The overwhelming goal is to maintain high test scores on standardized, computer administered tests…read morethat last about 2 hours and are administered to students about 4 x a year, beginning in Kindergarten. If a student fails the standardized testing in 3rd grade, even if that same student excels in all class work and class tests, failure on standardized testing dictates that student is a "mandatory hold back." I.e., the student will not be allowed to advance to 4th grade & will repeat the 3rd grade. Teachers' salaries are tied to students' performance on standardized testing. Too many resources are diverted into maintaining high standardized test scores but to what end? On 5/18/12 The Washington Post wrote "Florida's standardized testing program is being misused & has severely impacted student learning." So many resources are diverted into maintaining high standardized test scores, that there are woefully insufficient resources allocated to ensure School Administrators & Directors are trained in student safety programs such as SESIR & the District's own Code of Conduct. Clay & Duval Counties report SESIR incidents at a much higher rate than St. Johns County schools. I do not believe this is because there are fewer incidents in St. Johns County. I believe this is because such incidents are unreported based on my own recent experience with a JCE Administrator and Director, one of whom admitted she had no training in & therefore no awareness of the existence of SESIR; the other was aware she was a Mandatory Reporter but had no idea of the existence of SESIR. The safety of children should be of paramount concern and priority. Even if the test scores were not an invalid indicator of later success, what would it matter if schools are unaware & untrained in executing their duty to keep children safe?

My son had his championship game at their field, and I was really impressed. The field and track…read morewere in great shape with fresh asphalt and clean surroundings. The concession stand had a nice variety of food -- from BBQ to snacks and drinks. Overall, a really nice and well-kept facility.

I just cannot say enough about Bartram Trail High School!!…read more 1. "A" rating by Florida Department of Education 2. Ranked 425th out of 1000 High Schools in the nation 3. Received a 5 Star School Award The academics, drama dept and sports departments are all stellar and well rounded. And I have never been involved with a school that has a staff that actually is so interactive with the parents and students. I am so appreciative to everyone at Bartram who has worked directly with my son to get him to his upcoming graduation. There are some portables along the back side of the building as most high schools do today, but Bartram has a good looking, clean campus. There is always student artwork on the walls and in the halls and their sporting facility, while not an arena per say has a great place for Lacrosse, baseball, football, track and soccer. I think this school has won some kind of award in every sport but football. I am just so impressed to be associated with Bartram Trail! I encourage anyone who may be considering moving to the St John's School District to contemplate residence within the locale of this High School! If I could give a sixth star I would!

High school all in one room, crowded, no extra anything, no art, no sports, no gym or lunch room…read more Bullying and awful behavior is allowed there regardless of what they say

From the owner: Center Academy is fully accredited, accepts FES & Step Up Scholarships, and serves students with…read moredifferent learning styles, including ASD, ADHD & LD. We educate students in grades 4 -12 and offer dual enrollment, summer programs and a small, safe setting. Center Academy students appreciate the individualized attention and support they receive from teachers who understand them.

Best Highschool in St. John's Florida period. My son…read moregraduated from there with a 4.0 played for the creekside football team and wrestled all four years. He placed 3 in states for wrestling and got a full ride for college football! And it's all thanks to the staff at creekside for helping my son achieve his athletic goals and his studies were always on point. All the staff at this school is just phenomenal.

IM DONE WITH THIS SCHOOL!!!! If I could put 0 stars, I would. My kids are going through the HARDEST…read moreHARDSHIPS OF WOMANHOOD. To make it worse, Dean Bundchu finds it ok to get all cozy with all the guys in school and dress code all the girls. My kids have told me she gives her number out to male students?? One of these reviews mentioned a boner rule and its 100% true!!! My daughter experienced this first hand. I'm physically SICK to my stomach with the favoritsm and creepy behavior that is demonstrated in this school when it comes to the Deans and teachers. The only Dean that is acceptable is Dean Hudson. Super great and understanding. A lot of the teachers are scared of the administration. Not to mention their low pay... for all the stress they endure?? Most of them don't even properly teach. They're constantly taking away bathroom "privileges"and are unnecessarily strict about phones. Most of the time kids have classes across the school and are expected to get to class in 5 minutes on top of there being so much student traffic. I can't wait for my kids to done with this.

grandson went here and it has prepared him for college bar none. wonderful school.... !read more

From the owner: St. Johns Country Day School, founded in 1953, is a nonsectarian, coeducational, college…read morepreparatory school that enrolls approximately 650 students in grades PK-12. Admission is competitive; however, academically qualified students are admitted without regard to race, creed, color, or national and ethnic origin. The teaching faculty numbers seventy-seven, providing a healthy student-teacher ratio, the small class size typically expected of independent schools, and an overall environment best described as both challenging and caring. Situated on 26 wooded acres in Orange Park, a growing suburban community located just south of Jacksonville, St. Johns attracts students from throughout the Greater Jacksonville and Clay County area, and the student body reflects many diverse social, ethnic, and professional backgrounds.

Elementary school here was kind of boring. I like Mrs. Chris though; she let us have ice cream and…read morewatch Avatar the Last Airbender.

Really good school just a tiny problem they do boy vs girls too much my daughter said they do it a…read morelot in my opinion is kind of sexist and also there is one teacher my daughter had in grade 4 who hated her and made false claims about my daughter would keep coming home and saying "when this guy did this to me miss chaulk did nothing about it even though she was right there"

Fleas in auditorium and personal parking spots that they told me to move out of the way and rude…read morecoaches

I realize schools are under attack on many levels...I SUPPORT public education having had a 30 yrs…read morecareer in it and I realize things have changed. My daughter asked me to pick up my granddaughter for a dentist appt. (legit) which I have done before. This time we (20-25 parents) had to wait outside behind gate (looks prison like-one of the changes) I'm looking around and a parent tells me to go find this lady who'll take my ID and child's name. I do, but very unorganized. I wait 20 minutes and another lady comes out and calls out names on ID to return (no kids). I say "are you the principal?" She says "yes", I say "you need a faculty meeting to figure out a better way to do this." Maybe she was having a bad day but she went off in a huff! What? She can't take suggestions? Her faculty can't help with this procedure? Everyone only gets one chance for a 1st impression and the procedure to check out students this day......needs improvement!

BEST SCHOOL EVER! For all ages from elementary to high school and it is so clean and beautiful and…read morevery organized and sanitary all the staff are lovely kind and friendly and very informative and hard working best staff and they always make sure all kids are safe and teens while crossing the road in the mornings and afternoons when school begins and ends and it is remarkable upgraded and modern. I highly recommended it seriously bring all ur kids here for school and it is perfect and and so magical and beautiful top number 1 school in the St. John's country and it is better then any other school and they are amazing with communication with everyone on updates and etc and make sure you appreciate them for what they do all the teachers and principal and give them lots of thank you cards and gifts they deserve it. They are super hero's and sacrifice so much so proud of them and hard work and devotion angel's blessings and warriors of education. Thank you Lauren

This is an amazing school!! Teachers are extremely connected with the kids, very knowledgeable and…read moregreat location in Nocatee. We moved from NJ, tremendous improvement. Kids are more calm, more respectful. Hopefully it will never change. Deniz Akyol