Mossy Oaks Elementary School

We are a military family and our kids have attended several schools. BES is really a hidden gem. I'm not really sure I understand all the negativity in these (mostly older) posts but I think a refresh is needed in the ratings. BES has the AMES (gifted and talented) program for the area and it is outstanding with great teachers, low student to teacher to ratio (about 10:1), and very competitive programs. It is true that there are many low-income families that attend this school and those kids have some extra challenges to deal with I'm sure, but the school makes every effort to address these concerns through a caring faculty and Government grants for food and uniforms. My kids were even issued high quality laptops and have been immersed in strong academics. I really think the school's ranking by this website should be reconsidered. I am glad my kids have attended BES.

Our daughter is in kindergarten at Port Royal elementary. I must say that this school is a hidden gem! She has only 13 kids in her class and 2 teachers. She loves it and is excited to go to school every day. When we drop her off, all of the teachers welcoming kids all know her name and give her a big hug. I’m shocked that it is rated as low as it is, because the building and grounds are beautiful, the kids are kind, the teachers are involved, and the student population is so small that there is great support for every child. Don’t let this rating scare you off - definitely consider this school if you are new to the area.

Very poor education. Limited resources. Poor classroom management skills. Lacking discipline. Doesn’t help push students academically and doesn’t hold children accountable. Principal has a lot of grandchildren that go to this school and causes a lot of trouble for other children. There’s a lot of, “do you know who my grandma is?” And, “my mom works here, I’m going to tell on you.” Being a VERY small school, you can’t escape the tension. Wouldn’t recommend this school.

The teachers are great at helping the students understand what they are learning and giving them assignments that help challenge them. The classrooms are a good size, teachers are engaging, the teachers make sure the students know the material well before they move on, so you know they are learning and not just scraping by. You can trust that the students are being taught the truth!

I have three of my children here and absolutely love the community and teachers.

I love how the teachers are so supportive

I am a former student of this school that had left in the year 2022 and any parent who wants their child to be send to this school, please, do not. I was bullied by multiple kids and even when I was bullied in front of the teacher, the teacher did not do anything. Even after I had told my parents, these kids still did it in front of the teacher and no one did anything. Extremely disappointed of this school, I can’t believe it’s even considered a Christian school.