Banyan Creek Elementary School

4243 Sabal Lakes Road

School District

Palm Beach
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 04, 2024

My Child has attended Banyan Creek Elementary School from Kindergarten to 5th grade. I can't say enough about this school. The Principal and Asst Principal.are exceptional. Always there when your child or you need them. The staff and Teachers are the Best. If you want a great Education for your child. And a wonderful experience. This is the school you.want for your child. This school is A rated and they earned it.
Submitted by parent on January 08, 2020

Pretty good. As do all school it had its hiccups but overall pretty happy with it. Teachers are very nice. Clean school and good location.
Submitted by parent on July 24, 2017

My child had a terrible year at Banyan Creek in the ESE program. Teacher and staff were hiding what was going on in the classroom. They were very defensive, with exceptionally poor communication skills. My child learned absolutely nothing there, and did not enjoy school. After switching schools, he is doing so well, learning, and loves school. What a huge difference a good teacher and a supportive culture can make! If the staff at Banyan spent less time trying to CYA and more time caring about how to best help their students, things could improve.
Submitted by parent on July 10, 2017

I hope this school do better on enforcing students finish their home works at the aftercare homework time. I am tire of yelling at my kid to do her homework at home after my all day at work. I paid full time aftercare, the school should at least make sure their students do their homework. Don't just take the easy work letting kids play all afternoon or sitting in front of TV for hours.
Submitted by parent on July 20, 2015

Banyan Creek does NOT have a true gifted program by any means; Giving a year a ahead of course work is not gifted curriculum, it should entail the type of work that is given, more critical thinking and higher order skills. If you want a better quality public school gifted program, you are better off taking your children to Calusa, Morikami (not gifted, but PYP IB curriculum) or Citrus Cove in the neighboring cities. I took my child out after one year. The teachers we had that year were not qualified to teach gifted, very arrogant, and did not use good teaching practice to say the least. The administration here is not strong and lets poor teachers maintain poor relationships with parents and students. Don't let other parents' complacency steer you to this school.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2014

Banyan Creek is an excellent elementary school. The teachers are excellent. Mr. Fay the Principal is the best! Mrs. La Toile the Assistant Principal is also excellent! The school has an open door policy. They are always looking for newer and better ways to make learning interesting and fun. I am proud to be a Banyan Parent.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2014

The gifted program at this school is the best in the county! Knowledgeable and caring teachers who are dedicated and experienced in the field!
Submitted by parent on October 25, 2013

Banyan creek has gone out of its way to make my son, who is in kindergarten, and me feel at ease. They have gone out of their way to make sure the transition went smooth. Many of the teachers already know my son, who just started and give him hugs. My son has ADHD and mood disorder and they do not make him feel any different but they do care for him knowing about these things. I am so happy that I chose this school, and I look forward to the next 5 years at Banyan Creek.
Submitted by other on August 25, 2011

I have been taught in this school by the most remarkable teachers.Also that my time in this school hasn't been forgotten.I think Mr.Fay was right when he use to say "IF you can Dream It, you can do it".To rap this up this elementry school should have got number 10.It was a perfect school.Thanks to the teachers Ms.SUHANDRON ,Mr.K,Mr.Johnston,Ms.mcmillan,Ms.Craig,Ms. & Mr.Praise,Ms.Grynspan,Ms.Cole,ANd Ms.Rappa..i love you guys and just wanted to say I'm thankful for you guys teaching me and putting up with me..<3
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2010

My daughter graducated from Banyan Creek last year and is attending middle school. She has received an Outstanding Student Award and an award for her outstanding qualities! Her participation in the gifted program in Banyan is a true testimony of her ability to achieve her present success. My son is in the kindergarten gifted and also has had an amazing year! Hats off to the wonderful staff! Mr. Fay, Mrs. Storch, Mrs. Shiell, Judy McMahon the wonderful and talented music teacher! Thank you!
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010

my son has been at banyan creek for four years and i agree Mr Fay, Mrs Lester and the whole entire staff are the best of all schools
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2010

I have two children in the gifted program at Banyan. We came from a 'private ' advanced' school and my kids have been more challenged at Banyan. Many of the gifted teachers have advanced degrees and 20+ years of teaching experience. This is not a program for children whose parents try to buy their test results to gain entrance. It is really designed for gifted kids who can handle an accelerated pace of instruction.