Minneola Conversion Charter School

320 East Pearl Street

School District

Lake County Schools
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by teacher on June 05, 2022

As a first year teacher I have had a great experience with the leadership, staff, and students.
Submitted by parent on April 21, 2022

Minneola is an amazing school. We moved here in the summer of 2021 and all 3 of my children have excelled at this school. They have a variety of programs to interest any child and they have a huge community feel.
Submitted by parent on May 11, 2017

My son has been there for a total of 4 years so far and we absolutely love this school. His teachers have always communicated with me and have been willing to help if he was falling behind. Also, it seems that the school is always doing extra things. An example was that this year they welcomed old cars to come and park in the bus loops, so that the kids could learn history. One car was the old type that you had to crank the engine before going anywhere. I absolutely love this school.
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2017

My daughter has attended minneola elem for 5 years now and we love the school. The entire staff there is amazing.
Submitted by other on March 16, 2016

My son has attended Minneola for two years now. The first year I had concerns on the level of education he was receiving. I voiced my concerns, and the school listened. I was not ignored. Administration was open to hear everything I had to say, and changes that benefited my son's education where made. I can truly say as a parent "I have a say", and the school works as a team with parents.No school is perfect and they can't be, just like our children are not perfect. The staff at Minneola take parental concerns seriously and this is key in providing a great education.
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2015

Minneola is a wonderful, supportive school in which my two children thrive. I feel part of a large, extended family. My face is recognized at the front desk and I have constant feedback from all who take part in my children's learning. I feel blessed to have gotten my children into Minneola when I did. There isn't anything I would change about our time there. I love to come in and volunteer and work with the wonderful facility and teachers.
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2015

Terrible school it does not even have enough space to accommodate Minneola students it is an embarrassment to Lake County!
Submitted by parent on January 27, 2015

I wish that someone would get rid of the microphoned monitor that scolds the children throughout lunch. I wish that parents were warmly welcomed to volunteer in the classrooms, the library and other places on campus. I wish that parents were allowed to pay for their own background checks so the school would not limit parent volunteers.
Submitted by parent on August 05, 2014

We have loved this school. My son is going into 4th grade and we are sad we are moving away from MES this year, he has been there since K. Music is a big part of Minneola as every year the students get to participate in a musical. The reading enrichment programs have been wonderful as the students break out into groups based on their reading skills so they can be challenged based on their level. My son was also in the ELC program during the school year and sometimes during the summer, he loved it and as long as I told the ELC director that we wanted him to do his homework there, it would be done and he would have help as he needed it. We are moving to a school in Orlando that is rated a 10 on this site but I still leave Minneola with a heavy heart because this school has been such a happy place for my son.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2013

It is doing a great job keeping up with changing times, yet they are still taking care of their returning students with providing transportation.
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2013

This is a great school. I didn't vote five stars because I believe their is always room for improvement. Thank you Ms.D wilson for making the new year a warm and welcoming one. This is the fourth child that has attended this school and they did well. Thank you faculty and staff. You are all Great! Mrs. Anthill my daughter thinks you are the best teacher in the world. As a parent, that means the world to me.
Submitted by parent on July 06, 2013

It all depends on the teacher that your child gets. I have two children that have spent two years each in the school. Of the four teachers my children have had, only one (Ms. Raines), is a good teacher.
Submitted by parent on January 15, 2013

My son started here at MES this year. We have had the most amazing experience and his teacher, Mrs. Larkin is exceptional. No doubt we made the right choice selecting MES. Thanks for a great Kindergarten experience.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2012

All three of my children have attend Minneola Elementary Charter School. I am very satisfied with the quality of teachers, staff and Principles involvment with the students. I am only sad that when they finish at Minneola Elementary they don't have a great middle school to attend.
Submitted by other on November 15, 2011

i did not like this school i was in the class of kim dison she did not like teaching i moved on to imagine south lake a school with a world class education all good grades but maintain a good grade to stay in the school i do not have to go to ese because i was ready to leave last year submitted by student
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2011

They should rename the school Reaves penitentiary. Hope the rumor is true that she's leaving after this year. Maybe then the kids can be kids.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2011

The Pre-k teachers are very good with children as well as my daughters 5th grade teacher. Cant say much for the others! Drop off and pickup of students needs improvement. Children are rushed in and out of vehicles. Very rude staff at the drop off and pickup line. Glad my daughter will be moving on to another school next year! Will not be returning with my son for kindergarten.
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2011

I have two daughters who go to Minneola and love it! They do give stuff on very short notice, but you just have to make sure that you are communicating with their teachers, like you should be anyway. Both of my girls have had great teachers and the ESE Gifted program has been great for my oldest, which is why we chose to come here.
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2011

I personally hated this school. My child required extra help due to a learning disability, and her teacher did not want to do what was required to help. When I asked questions about her progress, the teacher acted annoyed and bothered by my involvement. They took a long time to return calls, and that's if they were ever returned at all. I eventually withdrew my child and sent her to another school where she did very well. I totally agree with the previous comment that some people don't need to be teachers.
Submitted by parent on April 11, 2011

This school was the only school that we thought would make a difference in my sons grades! I have 3 kids in this school, and so far my daughter has done great! I have 2 boys that are very active and are very outspoken, I have always supported that, but at this school I dont think that they like it very much that a kid is outspoken! They are not allowed to be who they are, and lord forbid that they get up to pick something off the floor...they come home with a orange!! The only issue that I really have is that if you cant deal with kids and their different personalities, then you dont need to be teaching! Just my opinion!