Beulah

Dillard Street Elementary is a total gem and a testament to how incredible public education can be. My kids actually looks forward to going to school every morning. I’ve been especially impressed with the staff goes above and beyond to make sure every child is seen and supported. The teachers and staff know my boys by name and give them a friendly greeting every morning, even if they have not had my boys in their class. The PTA is diverse, welcoming, and constantly finding ways to bring us all together. It’s truly a school that brings back that old feeling of community, and our family is so lucky to be a part of it.

I wanted to write this review in hopes that it helps other families—especially those relocating from out of state—who are searching for the right school for their child.When we moved to Florida, we initially enrolled our daughter in a well-known private school for kindergarten and first grade. Coming from a state where public schools were underfunded, overcrowded, and filled with overwhelmed teachers, we assumed a private school would provide a better experience. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. Despite the big promises, the reality was underwhelming and fell short in many ways.This year, our daughter attended Windermere Elementary School, and the experience has completely restored our faith in public education.From the very first day, we felt the difference. WES has an incredibly supportive and tight-knit community of parents, an exceptional PTO, and dedicated teachers—many of whom have been at the school for over a decade. Her 2nd-grade teacher has been at WES for 12+ years and brings not just experience, but true passion and care. She saw and nurtured our daughter’s unique strengths, made learning fun and engaging, and created a classroom environment that my child couldn’t wait to return to each day. She literally cried on the last day of school because she will miss her teacher so much.Leadership at WES is also something special. The principal and assistant principal know the students by name—and by heart. My daughter gives them a hug every morning at drop-off, which speaks volumes about the kind of culture they've built.Academically, the transformation has been incredible. After two years in private school and nearly $50,000 in tuition, our daughter entered WES below grade level. Thanks to her teacher’s support, she not only caught up—she grew two levels on state testing and made honor roll.If you're looking for a school that will nurture your child—not just academically, but emotionally and socially—look no further. Windermere Elementary School is everything we hoped for and more.

Foundation Academy has been a wonderful school for our family. The environment is warm, structured, and supportive, and the teachers genuinely care about their students. Communication has always been clear and consistent, and my child has grown both academically and personally. We’re grateful to be part of this community.

My daughter first year at Cranium Academy and she is loving it and the teachers and the staff is so kind and does a wonderful job.