Ballast Point Elementary School

St. Clement Catholic School has been a tremendous blessing for my 5th and 7th graders over the past three years. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed into this amazing community. One of the standout aspects of St. Clement's is undoubtedly its incredible community. The sense of togetherness and support within this school is second to none. From the faculty and staff to the parents and fellow students, it truly feels like a family. Being new to Chicago as well as the school, this welcoming atmosphere made the transition into this school seamless for my children, and it has fostered a sense of belonging that is invaluable to their educational journey. One recent highlight that we absolutely love about St. Clement's is the addition of new academic clubs. These clubs provide students with a wide variety of opportunities to explore their passions and interests. These clubs have allowed my 7th grader to further develop his entrepreneurial skills and knowledge beyond the regular curriculum. Not only are these clubs educational, but they also serve as platforms for students to socialize and collaborate with their peers who share similar interests. Another noteworthy aspect of St. Clement's is the great class sizes. With an ideal teacher-to-student ratio, every child receives the individualized attention they need to thrive academically. This personalized approach ensures that no student gets left behind and that each child's unique strengths and weaknesses are addressed effectively. The teachers at St. Clement's truly go above and beyond to ensure that every student is given the support they need to succeed. Overall, our experience at St. Clement Catholic School has been exceptional. It is a place where educational excellence meets genuine care and belonging. We feel incredibly grateful to be a part of this remarkable school and highly recommend it to any parents seeking a school that prioritizes both academic growth and personal development.

Where do I start with this school and the way is been run, my child stared there in 2020 and at first I thought it was the COVID lockdown getting into teachers nerves or something, but COVID pandemic was resolved and in person the situation was much worse, kindergarten teacher Minetello was really bad towards our child and our family, only criticism was what our child got from that so called teacher, after that experience the principal Dickeson was the worse only critics as well and not offers of help or resources to help my child adjust to the school being 5 years old they both expected my child to act as a 15 years old. They don’t show compassion at all only fake smiles and talking behind parents backs. They run that school as a private institution only good to the people they like and the ones that donate more. We stared to see all of that and thought about removing our child from that school, but my husband said we shouldn’t because we pay high taxes in our primary property in that area they should do better. Well we continue in that nightmare scenario trying as much as possible to make things better, but then I found out they have been talking behind our backs and trying to damage our child and family reputation, that came from teachers who would talk to parents about kids and families that way nobody would be friend with my child, and they do that to all families they decide not to like. The Music teacher one that they promote as the best there doesn’t even focus on the kids that have natural talent, but the ones that goes to her private school in the same neighborhood. She also smiles all the time with the same fake smile. No real connection with all kids, but some of them only. The worst teacher is a 4th grade John Johnson he does acts nice in front of the parents and behind parents backs talks and talk bad to the kids. My child had nightmares because the way he talked to them. If you tell the principal she will say she will do something and nothing happens. Think and do your research before putting your children in that school, I regret keeping mine there I still feel nauseous when think about all we went through in that school. I know God is going to be working on my family’s behalf on all the abuses we endured there.

Would highly recommend AGAINST this school. My sons experienced being verbally and physically bullied. They were threatened and called racial slurs. The administration did not help at all, she shrugged off any legitimate concerns we had for the safety of our sons.

Both of my kids attend Anderson Elementary and are very happy with their teachers. The PTA is filled with events and communication is fantastic through email and Facebook page. Hidden south Tampa gem!

My children were students there for 1.5 years after moving into the area before moving away again. This is clearly a school that is not all about the test scores - they care about the kids and provide a well-rounded environment for the academic, social and spiritual development. I hold Pastor Dan and Ms. Riley in very high regard. I appreciated the interaction with the teachers, as we felt well-informed as to their progress. We also saw very clear development from our younger child in their preschool.My Special Education rating is intended to be a non-vote, as I am not in a good position to assess that.

Bayshore Christian School’s high school program has exceeded our expectations in every way. The level of academic excellence combined with a strong, faith-centered environment creates the perfect foundation for both intellectual and spiritual growth. The teachers at BCS truly go above and beyond — they challenge students to think critically, encourage them to reach their full potential, and ensure that Christ-like character is at the heart of their learning.The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, preparing students for college and life beyond with rigor, creativity, and purpose. We’ve been consistently impressed with the school’s commitment to individualized attention, advanced coursework, and opportunities for leadership and service. Every subject is taught through the lens of biblical truth, helping students see how faith and knowledge work hand in hand.BCS high school feels like more than a school — it’s a community where students are supported academically, spiritually, and personally. Seeing our child grow in confidence, discernment, and faith has been deeply rewarding. We cannot recommend Bayshore Christian School highly enough to families seeking a high-quality education rooted in faith and excellence. We love this school!!!