Research Jacksonville Country Day School private Schools in Jacksonville, Florida

“This school is overrated and overpriced. Our expectations were not met. The pre-primary program was less than stellar and left our children unprepared. Not what one would expect from the way the school is promoted. Also, the main goal of the administrators now seems to be to raise money.”

“As the parent of a recent graduate and a current student I have been delighted with the continued emphasis on accelerated academics and character education. This school has been doing it right for almost 50 years and is still preparing young people for the world they will live in beyond their elementary years!”

“Healthy learning environment which also supports a well run well loved summer camp”

“This school is different now. Their main goal is to raise money and away from the academic. The math and english program in K-3rd grade is very weak. It is overpriced for what you get.They don't stick to what they believe in.”

“I think this is a wonderful school community. It is the model for how neighborhood schools use to be. I think it is a great school, with challenging academics, and wonderful programs in the arts, language, and physical education. While I think it is a wonderful well rounded school, I think it best serves kids in the mainstream that are bright, but not gifted. In addition, it is not a school that caters to those that have special needs.”

“As a current teacher and former parent of children who attended JCDS, I continue to be amazed at how far this school can take your child. My two children came to JCDS from public school and within two years were remediated to an even level with most of their classmates. They went on to graduate from a public high school and one daughter graduated in the top 25 of her class. Both were offered several scholarships to several colleges. I have no doubt that JCDS played an integral role in laying a solid academic foundation for their achievements. Also, their Music, Art, PE and Spanish programs are superb. Not to mention the school has an incredible before and after-school program that cannot be matched anywhere!”

“I have two children who have graduated from jcds and one currently enrolled. We have loved this school! My graduates were extremely well prepared and have gone on to much success in a rigorous program, plus they made great friends and had a lot of fun at jcds! My youngest loves it as well. We have had wonderful, caring teachers who have challenged my children academically and nurtured them as well. The character education program is outstanding. I feel blessed my children have been so lucky to attend JCDS!”

“I love this school and i am graduating but i dont want to leave. The teachers really work with you to help you understand what you are doing.”

“As the end of the school year gets closer I had to take time to say 'thank you' for the wonderful afterschool programs - dance, chorus, band and Jazzy Js. . .our children are blessed to have so much at such a young age! No other school in our area can provide such resources to their students -”

“The experience at Country Day started out well in the younger grades. The upper grades (4-6)were another story. Since our children have moved to another school they are much happier and their significant skill gaps have been remediated. We have been involved with several exceptional schools across the country and by far JCDS left them with the weakest education. The egos of the administrators does not allow JCDS to grow to greater educational levels. No school that blindly thinks they are the best can serve the needs of the students. Math program is extraordinarily weak. Behavior of the students has disintegrated to our observations over past 3 - 4 years. The teahers do not seem happy. We have moved on and it is the best thing we did for our children. We would not recommend this school.”

“The school has changed under new leadership. The focus has shifted to raising money and away from the small school, open door family environment it had in the past. The math program in 6th grade is very weak. It is overpriced for what you get.”

“With three children growing up in this school we have had an overall great experience over ten years. The fine arts, science and extra curricular offerings are very excellent! Current principal not 'seen' much! A sweet, strong(character based) education & caring environment for children.”

“We found the school to have a great curriculum-however in the upper grades (4th, 5th and 6th) the teaching style is weak. The teachers were not as responsive to help our children. We noticed a strong favoritism toward the financially endowed children. Our children noticed it as well. We also had growing concerns of the open campus and no security other than the school personel. We moved our children and have seen a marked improvemnet.”

“Academic program is very good, most of the teachers are great. Great art and music. Fantastic environment in the early grades, a little too clique-y by 6th. This is the second year for the head of school.”

“Tremendous parent involvement and superior music program. Excellent phy ed department”

“Terrific response to parental concerns. Excellent science and phy ed departments.”

“This school is not for everyone. After our children spent several years there we began to realize that the school is only interested in their scores and monetary gain. There are some teachers there that truly care and we will always be thankful for those. However, the majority of the staff is not in tune to every child's learning style or needs. We felt it was not a safe environment with the lack of appropriate discipline instituted according to the school guidelines. Fortunately, we moved and our children are much happier.”

“I love this school, what I like most is the character education which is in constant use at the school. I never knew how extremely organized this school was until two of my children graduated. The staff is extraordinary.”

“We currently have 3 children @ JCDS and continue yearly to be astounded at the ever-increasing values and character the faculty is able to instill as part of the highly accredited curriculum. We truly feel involved and connected not only to every member of the JCDS team but the parent family as well.”