Palms Elementary School

Our family had the most amazing two years at New World Montessori! From day one, we felt welcomed into a nurturing, positive community, and our child absolutely thrived in the environment. The preschool is set up perfectly to encourage independence and curiosity, and our child loved every minute of it.The teachers here are nothing short of fantastic. They're not just experts in the Montessori method, but also incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to each child's needs. They took the time to really understand our child's strengths and helped them grow both academically and socially in ways that exceeded our expectations.We really appreciated the variety of extracurricular offerings, too! From learning a second language to participating in sports and swimming, the environment was incredibly enriching. Since these activities took place during the school day, our child still had plenty of time to rest and relax at home.After two years at NWMS our family had to move to a different state, and while we were sad to leave, we couldn't be more grateful for the foundation this preschool provided. Our child started their new school completely prepared and confident, ready to take on new challenges without missing a beat. The Montessori method truly fostered a love for learning, and the skills they developed -- problem-solving, independence, and collaboration -- have made the transition to a new school so much easier.Socially, our child has flourished, too. Thanks to the mixed-age classrooms and the focus on community, they learned how to work well with others and gained real confidence in their abilities. It's clear that the strong interpersonal skills and sense of empathy they developed at NWMS have carried over to their new school.We can't say enough good things about our experience. It's been a huge part of our child's early growth and success, and we highly recommend it to any family looking for a loving and enriching preschool environment.

I don’t know why I’m even writing this but this school has been both a life saver and the opposite. Redeemer helps me a lot with God but not so much the students. For example when there’s a problem in middle school with some of the kids, you can’t get away from it even if you wanted to bc it’s so small. Disabilities is also a pretty big problem here…But overall I think this is a good school, it’s the kids who mess it up… and also I am leaving this year but it’s not just bc of what I said.

I applied on behalf of my son, who has special needs, and the response took weeks. They didn't even call me; the only communication I received was an email stating that he wasn't accepted. They also charged me for the application process without any explanation. I've worked in Catholic schools for over a decade, and this treatment feels unethical and unacceptable. I can't help but wonder if other factors influenced the decision. Notre Dame Academy came across as impersonal, and I'm relieved my son wasn't admitted.

This school is a giant mess. Academic rigor is surprisingly low: students receive high grades despite mediocre performance, which creates a misleading sense of achievement.Teacher quality and consistency are big concerns, with frequent turnover and uneven instruction. That lack of stability shows in the classroom experience. Even more troubling are bullying issues that don’t seem to be addressed effectively.The administration is disorganized with weak leadership, with decisions that are inconsistent or poorly communicated. Overall, this school falls well short where it matters most: academics, stability, and student well-being.Zero stars. Avoid at all cost.