The Mandelstam School

Ludlam has a family environment where every student is known by name—not just by their teacher, but by the principal, the office staff, the cafeteria team, and even the custodians. Children aren’t invisible in the hallways. Their personalities, strengths, and even their struggles are recognized and valued. Ludlam is truly a special, cozy place school.

Enthusiastic Recommendation for Pinecrest Elementary School!As a deeply involved parent of two children attending Pinecrest Elementary, I give this school my absolute highest recommendation. It is a truly exceptional, nurturing, and academically strong community that feels like a second home.Academic Excellence and Dedicated StaffThe dedication of the teachers and administration is outstanding. My children are thriving and consistently exceeding expectations, thanks to the personalized attention and a rigorous, thoughtfully designed curriculum. The educators here foster critical thinking and instill a genuine, lifelong love for learning.A Nurturing and Involved CommunityWhat truly sets Pinecrest apart is the powerful sense of community. My family is highly involved in various school efforts, and the strong collaboration between families and staff creates a supportive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and seen. The school is wonderfully inclusive, promoting social and emotional growth alongside academics.Final VerdictFor any family seeking a school that combines top-tier academics with a truly caring, whole-child approach, Pinecrest Elementary is the perfect choice. We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of this wonderful community.

My kid is in first grade. He is thriving in the Spanish gifted program. He loves it, and we have seen so much growth academically and socially. We have found a nice community. Homework load is often a question parents have. In my experience, it can vary somewhat by teacher, but even more by the child- some kids simply take longer than others to complete the same work. I personally haven't found the workload overwhelming . it has felt manageable and appropiate.

To me, La Scuola is absolutely the best school! Amazing, nature-immersed campus, with a caring and attentive staff. Children have hands on experiences with real art materials, pottery, gardening, yoga etc... my 3 year old son comes home with his clothes "dirty" everyday and I love it, because I know he had a blast. Teacher sends daily journals with pics and info about the day. I also love that they're a sugar-free school and focus on healthy eating (you can take your own lunch or buy the lunch they provide, which is REAL food, not junk food). The whole school environment and community is very welcoming and respectful, including other parents and children. They hold regular communal events, like Friendsgiving Potluck, that reinforce that feeling. Only con: communication (from the school administration, not the teachers) is not the best and they seem a bit disorganized sometimes. But what can I say, no school is perfect. All I know is that my son never wants to come home when I arrive to pick him up and complains on Saturdays and Sundays because school is closed. That's priceless!

It’s was a very hard and cruel experience! My son was expelled after six days of Summer Camp. He was three years and half, we just moved from NY to Miami. It was a difficult transition for him so he had a regression in potty training. They didn’t try to understand the situation, they didn’t try to be patient or have empathy for him. They just expelled him after 6 days of Summer Camp! I don’t know what religion values we can recognize in this action. One of the employees told me: “you will find a place that will understand your son situation”. Definitely a school that don’t understand real values, real empathy and real love for kids! Please put in perspective if it was your son. What would you do?