Saddlebrook Preparatory School

Not all of the staff, but some of the people I’ve interacted with during drop-off and pick-up have been quite unpleasant. They often seem to be in a bad mood and not very willing to help, which makes those moments a really uncomfortable experience.

Serious concerns regarding leadership, overreach, and retaliation.My 9-year-old son, a fourth-grade student, was involved in a verbal altercation outside of school, off campus, and unrelated to any school activity. Despite having no jurisdiction, the school chose to involve itself after the other family escalated the situation by contacting both police and the school.Without witnessing the incident and without an impartial review, the school attempted to force our family to sign a no-contact order. We refused.Since that refusal, my child has been singled out and disproportionately scrutinized for minor, routine behaviors—creating a clear pattern of targeting rather than support. This change in treatment has been consistent and unmistakable.Our interaction with the principal was particularly troubling. Communication was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional, lacking neutrality or respect. A public school principal should not speak to parents in an adversarial or condescending manner, especially when discussing matters outside the school’s authority.This experience raises serious concerns about leadership, judgment, and how easily a family’s complaint can trigger administrative overreach and retaliation against a child.Parents should think carefully about whether this school’s administration can be trusted to act fairly, professionally, and within appropriate boundaries.

This is the worst school we ever been to. No wonders all of our neighbors prefer homeschooling than going to this school. Absolutely irresponsible staff. It’s been 2,5 months since I’m waiting when they will add my email to the system. I’m not receiving any information about my child.

i love this school all four of my kids went here, 2 have gone to middle and high school have two left there and I moved to Zephyrhills and still school choice them to quail I love this school!!