Loretto Elementary School

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The teachers and administrators do not know how to teach or communicate. They are completely out of depth to manage the energy of young children and mold creative minds to positive channels with the right attitude. I guess that's what we as parents get for a state that can't attract talent into the teaching field.

Posted: April 27, 2026

Posted: June 25, 2025

Great teachers who are and supporting staff.

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Posted: February 22, 2022

My daughter’s teachers are really good. The communication is great and class resources are satisfactory.

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Posted: August 6, 2019

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Posted: August 6, 2019

I have a positive experience with school my son teacher my Karen is very professional very nice with kids help them she is a hard worker
Loretto is an excellent school

Posted: June 1, 2019

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Posted: June 1, 2019

My daughter attended Loretto Elementary neighborhood/magnet for 6 years and we can't imagine having a better experience elsewhere. Teachers outstanding with an individualized approach to instruction which only improved each year. It's difficult to pick a favorite teacher, thinking each one before was the best! Admin. dedicated and nurturing. With almost 1000 students, Principal Kemp and VP Johnson knew children by name! Involved parents and great PTA! Excellent extra-curricular activities with drama, garden, dance clubs just to name a few my daughter had the choice to be involved in. Spectacular memories for our entire family!

Posted: June 1, 2019

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Posted: May 9, 2019

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Posted: May 9, 2019

Eh. It is what it is. A public school more concerned with standardized tests than students.

Posted: May 9, 2019

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Posted: February 13, 2019

Teachers take it very seriously when information is brought to their attention.

Posted: February 13, 2019

My child is always able to get the help he needs from his teachers.

Posted: February 13, 2019

Always ready and willing to help me understand where my child may be having trouble in his learning path

Posted: February 13, 2019

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Posted: February 13, 2019

Very happy with the school and the way the principal handles her self when finding her self in a situation.

Posted: August 9, 2018

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Great! my Kid progress is great so far!

Posted: July 6, 2018

Overall experience was great! Although it is very sad when teachers feel the need to harangue and bully your child.

Posted: July 6, 2018

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I believe so but it also depends on the teachers and how they treat the children.

Posted: July 6, 2018

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Posted: May 8, 2018

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Posted: May 8, 2018

Loretto has been a wonderful school for my child. She is in 4th grade and has attended since Kindergarten. The teachers and staff and very helpful and the PTA is top notch. There are lots of activities to get involved with as a parent. Loretto is a great school in a nice area of town.

Posted: May 8, 2018

Posted: February 25, 2018

Two kids, both had a great experience. The teachers and staff are the best I have ever met and worked with. They truly take time to learn each students strengths and weaknesses. This is a great school in a great area of South Jacksonville.

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Posted: June 7, 2017

I feel the school handles bullying as effectively as it can.

Posted: June 7, 2017

I have personally seen teachers use completely different teaching strategies with students that learn differently than others.

Posted: June 7, 2017

Over the last 10 years that my children have been at Loretto, there have been 3 principals at Loretto. Each have brought something different to the school. The current principal has faced challenges that have been out of her control. She has worked effectively to resolve them. She loves Loretto and its students.

Posted: June 7, 2017

My experience at this school over the last 10 years has been exceptional. Living in a big city, it is difficult to have that small community feeling. Loretto provides that feeling. I have volunteered at the school for 10 years. I have volunteered in the classrooms and I have served on various PTA committees. I feel this first hand experience has helped me appreciate what goes on at the school and understand the challenges schools face. I have noticed over the years that the parents that complain the most are typically the ones that are involved the least. I will miss my Loretto community when my last elementary student leaves. My biggest advice to any current or future Loretto parents is to get involved. It will mean the world to your student and to the school. Make a difference.

Posted: June 7, 2017

I currently have a 1 student in elementary, 1 student in middle school and 1 student in high school. My students in middle and high have a lot of homework. I feel my elementary student's teachers provide a nice balance of homework. My student gets homework in each subject each night. Not too much for elementary, but enough to prepare my student for middle school.

Posted: June 7, 2017

I have had children at this school for 10 years. I have been beyond pleased with every teacher they have had. They have all genuinely cared for their students and wanted what is best for their students.

Posted: June 7, 2017

This year, PTA centered its programs around making a difference. Students were challenged to make a difference in their school and community. Students made donations to various charities throughout the year. The entire 2nd grade level even raised money to send students to school in Haiti. When you approached the main building this year, you immediately saw the school's commitment to influencing students to be better people. There was a banner that welcomed you that said, "Let your kindness shine." Once inside, the entire main hallway was decorated with words and art that encouraged kindness.

Posted: April 26, 2017

My daughter goes to third grade here. This is by far the worst school we have dealt with. The teachers don't make sure the kids understand what is expected of them and parents don't find out about issues with an assignment or test weeks later when they upload the grade online. My daughter has had a serious decline this year. Do your family a favor and find a school that has teachers that care about kids.

Posted: April 26, 2017

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Posted: April 26, 2017

Not only are they making my daughter read one book a week but she is also bringing home multiple homework assignments every day. She has no time to be a kid!

Posted: December 17, 2016

Posted: December 17, 2016

They could careless.. They don't have time or resources.

Posted: December 17, 2016

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Posted: December 17, 2016

Aggressive and combative.. No notes on homework help

Posted: December 17, 2016

Teachers do not answer emails past school hours

Posted: December 17, 2016

Be prepared to be milked for cash. If your child has any health problems.... Forget about this school. The are some good apples.. But in general.. Self entitled .. Out for their own good. L Stars.. Only for the rich and famous..kids with special needs.. This is not the place for you..

Posted: October 28, 2015

Loretto is a great school with amazing teachers and staff. The new principal is wonderful also. The PTA is amazing. People are friendly and helpful. My child has learned a lot and has made some very nice friends.

Posted: October 28, 2015

My child has flourished at this school. From kindergarten on she has made vast strides due to the amazing teaching staff

Posted: October 28, 2015

This year, the teachers my child has are AWESOME! They communicate so well with parents. They provide the right amount in relation to what they are currently studying and will be tested on. It is not busy work.

Posted: October 28, 2015

They have a character education program. The Principal is willing to hear both sides of any issue and makes a fair and unbiased judgement.

Posted: March 10, 2015

I have two kids who go to school at Loretto, one in 1st and one in 4th. We have had an excellent experience there. We've had really good teachers plus the Resource (Computer, PE, Library, Art, etc.) teachers make it feel familial, too. It's not perfect, but the things I have a problem with are mostly district-based and outside of the school's control. Plus, nothing is perfect. Most of the teachers there genuinely care about the kids and educating. It's been more than a pleasant surprise, it's been a gift.

Posted: June 22, 2014

I love this school... My child attended Loretto and was very happy there. She was involved and engaged and learned so much. I loved the teachers the staff and even the other kids. I wished I would have known about Loretto when my two older were in elementary school!

Posted: May 15, 2014

I attended Loretto from kindergarten to fifth grade, and I enjoyed my time there. I now attend Landon and I feel that this school prepared me for everything. The teachers and staff are all devoted to helping you, and will help you to succeed. On several occasions I had teachers wanting to and willing to stay after school with me, so that I could understand a concept. I would recommend this school to anyone, and everyone. -- Former Student

Posted: April 27, 2014

I am a parent and work and Loretto elementary. It is a great school. The teachers are very devoted and caring people. The CSS department (autism) is outstanding. This school continues to be an A school and it deserves to be one.

Posted: September 26, 2013

As a freshman in highschool I look back to loretto and go wow what a great experience 4 stars as there were some aspects I did not completely come to a conclusion with. -Former Student

Posted: August 18, 2013

Great school teachers and staff are great it would have 5 stars BUT The lack of security in this day & age are too relaxed!

Posted: July 29, 2013

My daughter will begin this Fall at Loretto Elementary and I am interested in looking at information about the school online.

Posted: May 24, 2013

Loretto has exceeded my expectations. Despite the size, Teachers and staff take an individual interest in each child and provide a safe and fun learning environment. Mrs. Ellis is an incredible kindergarten teacher and we are lucky to have been in her class.

Posted: March 21, 2013

I am a student that moved on from Loretto two years ago. I honestly wouldn't have liked to have gone anywhere else. I think that the work I was given (especially in 5th grade) really helped prepare me for the challenges that now face me in middle school. This is saying a lot because i currently go to a college prep school, taking algebra a year early, and this school prepared me for it. I was (and still am) a straight A student all my life, and this is mainly due to the fact that Loretto's teachers really helped me to not just "get" the concept being learned, but examine it and really grasp it. I loved how I could grow not just academically, but socially as well. Even if you come in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade, you still know everyone by the end of your 5th grade year. I see that some people have been putting down the class size, but I loved having a larger class because all our ideas, questions, and opinions could be bounced off one another and gave us different ways of looking at something. I was going into 3rd grade when the principal changed, and I have to say that he has made it so much more the technology magnet that it is. Overall, I would strongly recommend Loretto.

Posted: May 21, 2012

I love it here i am in fifth grade in Mr.keith's class and it is wonderful my name is dahlia the teachers are nice and i always get good grades

Posted: February 6, 2012

I am a student at Loretto Elem. And so is my brother. We both love it there. I am in 5th grade and my brother is in kindergarten. Mr.Begley is a really fun princepal. Last year if we read a certain amount of book he ate a worm. This year if we read a certian amout of books he will kiss a pig. He always gets us motivated to read by doing some crazy things to reward us. Me and my brother are also in extended day and that is awesome too. I am a patrol and I love this school and I think ou would to

Posted: January 23, 2012

My children and I had an excellent experience at this school. They went here for the 2010-2011 school year. Mrs. Toomer is by far, one of the best Kindergarten teachers I've ever seen! We also had Ms. Vogt and Ms. McMurry (team teachers) and the were excellent teachers! I could not have asked for better teachers. The teachers, who I have had the pleasure of working with, genuinely care about their students. They had a way of realting to the kids and making them feel special. They were very encouraging for those students who struggled. The school atmosphere was very family oriented. I can only speak from my experience, but I can not say enough kind words about this school!

Posted: August 7, 2011

My daughter goes here and she has only gotten 4s and 5s on the FCAT. The teachers here are excellent

Posted: April 13, 2011

Loretto is an amazing school. My son loves to go to school everday. His first grade teacher, Ms. Ganas, truly cares about her students and does a great job communicatiog with parents!

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