Brentwood School

1111 Northwest 55th Street

Gainesville, FL 32605

13 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-5
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on December 07, 2024

The teachers and staff are amazing. The environment is very welcoming.
Submitted by parent on April 08, 2021

Really happy with our experience at this school. My child attends preschool there and he loves it and we love his amazing teachers who truly care.
Submitted by parent on March 05, 2021

As we relocated to a new place, I enrolled my daughter in pre-K in Brentwood later in the year. To start with I mentioned the difficulties she has and areas she needed improvement and I was hopeful that this school would work with her and give her chance to learn and grow. However after 4th day, I get a call saying that today will be last day of school for my daughter as she’s not independent and taking her midway was not good and that she’s not ready for pre-k. I discussed with them that at least give her 2-3 weeks to get used to the new school, new teacher, new routine, work with her and if you do not see improvement then go this route but they informed me sorry they cannot work with her. I’m very disappointed, I did not expect a educational institution do this. An educational institution should at least give time and work with any new student, esp. a with a five year old. If they could not accommodate this ask, then they should have made it clear and should have not enrolled my daughter. I’m very disappointed as I came to this school based on my coworkers recommendation and had hoped that both of us will work together to help our daughter learn and grow.
Submitted by parent on January 07, 2020

Not a good school for advanced children.
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2018

I wish I could continue my child forever but due to other aspects tied up with my job I couldnt continue. Mrs. Diaz and Mrs. Piggot going to miss my child, the love and affection shown by these teachers will never be forgotten by me or my child. This is a sweet memory which will cherish for my rest of my life.
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2013

The first thing I noticed about Brentwood was that the teachers and the students seemed to be on the same team. I had noticed at other schools that the teachers sometimes seemed to be against the children, but at Brentwood there is no yelling, there is a level of respect for the students there that is nothing short of awe-inspring. It is a very calm atmosphere and a high level of accountability. The faculty are kind when they speak to the kids, are usually smiling and it is just a really good energy. Kids there seem confident and we joke that it is like a little safe place and how scary when they have to leave and go out into the big wide world for middle school. My daughter is in the 4th grade there and the few times that I have had a concern, the assistant Principal, Jennifer, has immediately addressed it and solved the problem with ideas that I hadn't even thought of. They are open minded and concerned and caring. The factually and staff is also respectful of the parents. There is no reprimanding when it comes to tardiness or absences. I don't have to get a doctors note when my daughter is sick. There is a level of trust and respect there that you will not find anywhere else.
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2012

My daughter just finished first grade and she love the school. Teachers are very dedicated and know how to stimulate the creativity and motivation of every kid. I like that the school also offers a very good after-school program with different on-site classes (yoga, cooking, computers, ceramic..). It is a wonderful family friendly school!.
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2012

We have 3 children at Brentwood ranging from preschool to upper elementary age. We left public school because it was only focused on the FCAT testing. Brentwood meets the different needs of each of our unique children. They get the perfect mix of being individuals and treated as siblings. The focus is very individualized and the learning pace is geared to each individual child with emphasis on play. They still have real recess and plenty of play time. The academic standards are high with many graduates moving up gifted magnet school programs and other private prep schools. However, the environment is completely relaxed and noncompetitive. Children learn at their own pace, not by arbitrary standards set by the state of Florida or other entities. We couldn't be happier at Brentwood where success is measured by individual growth not only in academics, but in each child's social and emotional growth. My kids especially love the art, music, iMac lab, the big shady playgrounds and the many field trips.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2012

I was not impressed with this school. I loved the atmosphere that Brentwood provided. All the staff were really nice, but I feel the education provided was subpar. If you are looking to pay a lot for a public school level of education, this school is perfect! It was waste of my child's time and my money. They did nothing to challange my child academically. When I moved to another state, I was told my child was not able to start school at his new location because of his lack of education. I was told to either consider public school, or to homeschool! I would not recommend this school to anyone.
Submitted by parent on July 26, 2011

I have a child in preschool and a child entering first grade. They have both had a great experience so far at Brentwood. The teachers are caring and interested in the kids; they are creative and make learning fun for the kids. At least in kindergarten, children are not stuck to their chairs all day but have plenty of opportunity to play and have fun while also doing academic work. It really is a nice introduction to formal schooling. I don't think they push students academically as hard as the public schools here do, but my kids love going to school and to me at this age that is the most important thing. When my kindergartner would come home last year he would want to continue doing things he had been doing at school. and now he can't wait for first grade to start. Also he learned to read without having to do five billion reading tests and worksheets so they must be doing something right.
Submitted by parent on June 29, 2011

I simply can't imagine my son having a better Kindergarten experience anywhere. He learned to read and has a great foundation in Math all the while learning through exploring geography, nature and other cultures. The teachers did a great job of truly building a communtiy of learners in their class. They not only taught facts and skills but fostered problem solving and cooperation among the students. My son was also encouraged to use his imagination. What a great educational start he received at Brentwood!
Submitted by parent on June 14, 2011

I love Brentwood! Both of my girls attend and I have been happy since day one. The teachers and administration are wonderful and you cannot imagine the wonderful art that these kids produce. I am constantly impressed with the hands-on approach of the teachers and my girls are better for it!
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2010

Brentwood has been a wonderful educational and social experience for my children who have attended since pre-K. The teachers are very experienced and thoughtful. I haven't noticed any significant behavior problems among the students as the teachers adeptly manage issues that arise and facilitate positive social skills and interactions. It's truly amazing how advanced my child is academically for being in the first grade. My kids love going to school.