Highland Elementary School

500 HIGHLAND AVE

School District

Palm Beach
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 07, 2024

Highland Elementary is a wonderful school. I was very hesitant to send my kids here based on their ranking, but after my kids attended this year, I would absolutely recommend Highland. The staff is wonderful and they have several afterschool groups available to students including musical theatre, chorus, and band options. The principle is heavily involved and at every school event. My only regret is commuting them to a choice school in Delray for two years before switching them to our zone school of Highland which turned out to be far better experience than the choice school they previously attended. English is a second language for majority of students at Highland which is why their scores are low, but it is not a representation of the heart and hard working staff at Highland.
Submitted by teacher on August 30, 2022

Esta escuela es recomendada para los padres que busquen una educación genuina y un lugar seguro para sus hijos. Niños que llegan sin uniformes de otros países han sido vestidos y alimentados en esta escuela, niños que llegan con lenguajes de dialectos y poco español terminan hablando tres idiomas. Su dialecto, español e ingles. Los maestros se preocupan por las necesidades de los niños y sus debilidades también refuerzan sus fortalezas. Es un lugar seguro y de buen parecer.
Submitted by other on February 14, 2017

This is the worst school I have had the displeasure of sending my children to. The teachers and other personnel alike have no patience for children or parents. When there is a parent that is involved in their child's education and progress they label them as a problem. The good teachers I have met are fired out of nowhere without explanation and coincidentally they're the same teachers who attempted to advocate for the children. Not only am I fed up with the blatant negligence of this school, I will be taking it to a higher authority. If a resolution does not come soon, I will take it to the news.
Submitted by parent on January 18, 2016

Highland elementary is by far the worst school. My daughters teacher has told me that this school does not care about the students they don't put enough effort into teaching children the fundamental values that children need to learn to be successful. This school has lost my daughter twice, the faculty is so disrespectful screaming at children behind their parents back. Please do not make the same mistake I did we are new to Florida and I was not aware of this schools reputation if you are able to send your children to another school do not hesitate to do so.
Submitted by parent on November 30, 2014

This school has some of the most disrespectful staff. Specially the assisant principal E.Walsh. It sucks for the American kids because this school caters to the Hispanic people. These kids needs an equal education not slow down the kids that are on track.
Submitted by other on June 03, 2011

Great school! They care about the kids! The student's interests are the top priority. My spouse is a teacher there and I can attest the hours outside of school time committed to the school. All the teachers seem to be just as committed!
Submitted by teacher on March 06, 2008

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Submitted by student on March 19, 2007

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