Citrus Grove Elementary

This school has went significantly downhill over the years. The administration and teachers do not listen to parents concerns regarding academic success and safety. The only measures they implement is to protect and help themselves. How is a child in first grade and knows zero sight words, numbers, nor know how to read? Disabled children do not get the support they need. They are treated as a burden by the school. We have never felt "welcomed" here. This "superstar" school... is super terrible.

My son goes here and I've never had such a worse educational experience. My son, who is in 1st grade now colors all day long, nothing academic. He use to know his alphabet and how to count to 100, going here he forgot that stuff. This school is a joke and should be closed down. The office staff are mean, the janitor was talking to the office staff of how "some of these kids need a good beating". Needless to say, after I heard that, I withdrew my son... you know... so he doesn't get a "good beating". HOMESCHOOLING sounds good right about now.

We are so happy we found children’s house in deland! Highest caliber of Montessori style education we have seen. Independence and independent thinking of children is encouraged early on, appreciation for the arts, wonderful music program and daily gardening create grounded and curious children ready to take on some of the worlds “challenges.” Their technology and integration of parents into the classroom is wonderful. So happy with this school, more than we could have ever hoped for!

My experience as the school’s chief leader is one of gratitude and respect for the high level of dedication and nurture our teachers and staff genuinely express everyday to every student, parents, and one another.I welcome anyone who is unsatisfied for any reason to contact me as soon as possible. I promise to provide a safe space to be heard, respected, and work together to put positive solutions in place so your child thrives. St. Barnabas Episcopal School is deeply committed to providing an excellent academic and moral education, empowering and equipping each student in a loving faith-filled environment based on God’s Word. Respectfully, Paul Garcia, Head of School.

I got bullied here and teachers didn’t do nothing about it.

After eight years at this school, I never imagined we would be treated this way. My son was told he cannot return because he is a slower learner, and as a parent, that is heartbreaking and infuriating. He cried over losing his school, his teachers, and his friends because he loves this school. Try explaining to a child why the place he feels safe and loved no longer wants him.My biggest frustration is this school seems to want high-performing kids, but when a child struggles, instead of helping them succeed, they push them out. For a school with small class sizes and the ability to give students more attention, that is unacceptable.It feels like children who require extra patience or effort are seen as a problem instead of a child worth investing in. That is not what a school should be.A school should stand by children when learning is hard, not remove them when they need support the most. No family should have to watch their child cry because a school they trusted turned its back on them.I would never recommend this school to a family whose child may need extra help academically. Find a school that will fight for your child, support them through challenges, and help them succeed, not throw them away when they struggle.

My daughter went hear and she was constantly bullied. We had brought it to the staffs attetion and they did nothing about. We also received discrimination because of our race.