Southside Elementary School

We were very excited to get in this school. You have to get lucky to win the lottery and it is the best public school in the area. Teachers in kindergarten are amazing and our little one learned a lot during her first year in Ada Merrit. School staff is very nice for the most part. The only person who really ruins the impression about the school is Patricia Marty. She is one of the ladies who works in the front office, she processes excuse notes for absences. She never does it on time, it takes several emails and reminders in person for her to do her job. And every time she will give you an attitude. She is the rudest person in the whole school. The principle should have a conversation with her. I hope my kids don’t get sick so I don’t have to deal with her. Otherwise it is an amazing school.

Our family has been part of Gordon for several years, and what has stood out most is how deeply the teachers and staff know each child. Gordon has a special sense of community — families show up for one another, and children feel seen, supported, and cared for.We have also experienced strong partnership from the school academically. When our daughter needed extra support, her teachers and administrators worked closely with us, checked in often, and helped her make meaningful progress while building her confidence.What makes Gordon special is the combination of warmth, strong values, and a school community that truly wants each child to succeed.

Great school, teachers very attentive.Excellent communication with the parents,my baby has been under their care since she was 3 months old and she loves them like family.I have nothing but great things to say about this daycare. The director, Ismaray,she is a great leader and she really knows how to deal with parents. I strongly recommend this daycare.

We have been in this school for over 8 years with our 3 kids.Love the quality of the teachers, the loving environment. It is our second home and would recommend to anyone.

KLA Academy is a Reggio Emilia inspired school serving children ages 3-months to 5th Grade. We are a whole-child centered school that believes children are and should be active participants in their social and learning processes. In addition to incorporating best proven practices for teaching into our curriculum, we teach children problem solving skills, how to collaborate and how to think deeply, critically and creatively. Our children leave prepared and armed with a toolbox full of skills to help them navigate the uncertainties of middles school and have matriculated into a wide variety of schools including Gulliver Prep, Ransom Everglade, Miami Country Day School, Belen, Miami Charter Arts School, The Cushman School, Riviera School and more.