Bell Shoals Baptist Academy

We love the school. Our daughter is in kindergarten and she is just thriving there. Everyone on the staff is positive and looking out the her best interest.
--Submitted by a parent

Sending my daughter to Bell Shoals for middle school was the best decision we ever made. My sons had gone to public middle schools where the atmosphere is often negative and came home every day with bad attitudes. At BSBA the teachers are loving and pray for each child, the Principals are attentive and deeply care about parent input. The students are great and the learning environment is positive and very hands on. Not sure what Principal that other parent was talking about, but I have found each of the Principals there extremely approachable at any time about any thing.
--Submitted by a parent

Most teachers at Bell Shoals are kind and caring, especially lower grade teachers. Academic wise, average to little above average. Principle doesn't seem very friendly and approachable. Overall, you are better off saving several thousands dollars a year if you can find a nice neighborhood school to put your kids in, and there are quite few you can find in the area.
--Submitted by a parent

I have gone to bell shoals for four years and I love it. We have uniforms so you aren't judged by your appearance, so you have to really get to know people. For the most part, everyone is pretty accepting, and that is very important in middle school. Also, you are surrounded by people who love Jesus, and they teach you strong moral values. I only have one more year left, and I wish that they would have a highschool. The curriculum is challenging, but it puts us ahead in the public school system which is great! You should send your kid to BSBA
--Submitted by a student

The teachers are mostly dedicated and kind. The teachers do have high expectations for behavior. I do feel, however, the academic environment is creatively stiffling. There are no areas in which kids are allowed to grow creatively. The teachers mostly teach to one type of child. There are a lot of workbook pages, not so much hands on learning. Teachers are not trained in learning styles. No gifted or LD classes available. If your child fits into the box, you will love this school. If you are looking to have individual needs met, look elsewhere.
--Submitted by a parent

We could not be any happier with BSBA. My daughter is in the pre k 4 year old program and is reading, writing and loving the lord. The staff is wonderful and educated. We plan on sending her there throughout 8th grade and soon my son will follow. They have many field trips and went to see the manatees just today. Susan Powell
--Submitted by Susan Powell, a parent

My children have been as BSBA since 3 year old preschool. Overall I am very happy with the school. the teachers at the school, for the most part, have been exceptional.
--Submitted by a teacher

I have been pleased with BSBA. My kids have had grat teachers who love the Lord. They offer music, spanish, computer. The student to teacher ratio is too high in the upper grades.
--Submitted by a parent

Large class size, 24 kids in my son's second grade class. From my two years experience, what I felt and observed, the school has very cliquish staff and church member parents. My opinion, it is probably best to be a member of the church, and very involved with church activities for your child to not be treated like second class. My over all experience with this school was very disappointing, and am searching for a new school.
--Submitted by a parent

The classroom ratio is outstanding as well as the overall atmosophere! The teachers go above and beyond for their students. The school offers programs during the holidays, field trips to fun and educational places, and a sports program that my children absolutely love. All that with prayer and religious education in the school!
--Submitted by Kathy Cobb, a parent