John D. Jenkins Elementary

This school is not for children that have IEP. The staff and teachers have zero training on accommodations that children with disabilities may require. Be ready to advocate for your children. The special education teachers are quick to recommend medications when in reality they are the ones that need up-to date training on special education. The teachers arent trained to implement IEP with integrity. They base their decision on personal feelings rather than whats best for the student. The staff and teachers are unwelcoming. It is not an inclusive school at all. They also share information about your children with other parents which is very unprofessional.

Best dual language program! Teachers always go above and beyond

We loved this school while we were here. You feel a sense of family community ant the school and can tell everyone genuinely loves their job and has a passion for teaching. They support military students, special needs, gifted and more which is nice. I highly recommended this school and principal, teachers, staff and admin here are amazing!

Best school ever Everyone is doing his best to make this school great Our amazing principal, teachers, the staff members are working so hard to let our students safe and happy Even the PTA members are doing a great job to host events at this school My daughter is graduating this year we are so sad leaving westridge ( no bullying, great communication, safety... everything is top notch)

Think the old reviews were bad? Think again. The difference between the previous owner and the new management during the 2025–2026 school year is impossible to ignore. The former owner was at least present, addressed problems directly, and gave clear answers. The new owner is absent, and it shows.Since the transition, at least one grade has become a cautionary tale: frequent teacher absences, last-minute substitutes, and no consistent curriculum. When families raised concerns, they were met with polished, evasive responses that sounded more like PR spin than genuine engagement. Reports of troubling student experiences circulated widely, and several families withdrew after repeated issues. The situation became so notorious that even parents outside the affected grade were aware something was seriously wrong. Schoolwide events were often promoted with fanfare but lacked substance, leaving families confused and unsupported.The new leadership also seems to misunderstand why families choose private education. Many parents seek a learning environment free from political messaging. Instead, overt ideological symbols and affirmations appeared throughout the school. Some were later removed, but not before trust was eroded. Not only that, the head of school has publicly expressed a dismissive attitude toward parents. In a widely visible Facebook post, he wrote: “I cannot stress this enough, you are not teachers. I mean, like me, some of you are. But for the most part, you are not trained to bring planned instruction to your children.” This confirmed what many already suspected: a leadership style that talks down to families rather than collaborating with them. Given his controversial history at Twin Rivers and JO Wilson—both of which faced serious community backlash during his tenure—this isn’t surprising.At this point, it’s hard to believe the new leadership has any intention of improving. PWA now barely distinguishes itself from the local public schools—aside from uniforms, the “private” label, and a hefty tuition bill.