Orange Park Elementary School

Very bad administration less support . Very few good teachers overall a very bad experience

HORRIBLE. If you are stuck within their boundaries, seek alternatives for your children. The leadership is unprofessional, sloppy and caddy. The Superintendent is pleased with their low performing scores because they are above state average, state average here in Florida is LOW. Your children are going to learn very little at W.E. Cherry. The leadership and staff has been there long enough that refinement and further education will be futile, they need to be replaced and the students of this school could get a solid education. Until that happens, I promise your student may perform above state average BUT well below national average.

Orange Park High School is such a special place! The teachers are some of the most pure-hearted, compassionate, and skilled people I have ever met. Truly inspiring place to walk the halls of, and it has inspired me to pursue education. Administration here fosters a culture of family and looking out for one another. There are several teacher, staff, and admin who have a long tenure at OPHS because of its deep roots in the Orange Park community, being built in 1959. Athletics, while not amazing records, are extremely well-managed, with caring coaches, and great facilities. The CTE (Career and Technical Education) options, for students looking to go into some area of the trades after high school, are vast at OP including Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Engineering, Manufacturing, Early Childhood, Nursing, Culinary, Emergency Medical, Firefighting, Banking, and Digital Design. The Art and Ceramics programs are extremely well-rounded as well, with seasoned artists as the teachers of those classes. OPHS leaders highlight student and teachers who Rise above the rest, and establish valuable partnerships with the community, as a Children's Home Society Community Partnership School. The alumni network at Orange Park is wide and chances are a Clay County resident knows someone who is a Raider alum! Overall, this is a wonderful school whose motto is Outshine Perception for a reason. You might drive by and see an old high school campus with mid-century architecture, but OPHS truly has a heart and culture like no other, and you have to step inside and talk to the staff and students to know this.

Montclair is family from K to 6th

We have been going to GEDS for the past four years. We’ve had an outstanding experience with this elementary school. The teachers are warm, patient, and truly dedicated to helping every child grow—academically, socially, and emotionally. Classrooms are engaging, and it’s clear that the staff puts a lot of thought into creating a positive learning environment.Communication with families is excellent. Teachers and administrators keep parents updated on progress, upcoming events, and ways to support learning at home. The school also offers a great variety of programs, from arts and music to STEM activities, which help students explore their interests and build confidence.The sense of community is one of the school’s greatest strengths. Students learn kindness, respect, and teamwork, and the school culture reflects those values every day.Overall, this is a nurturing, well-run school where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Highly recommended!