J. Allen Axson Elementary School

Axson has long been known as a lifelong family for education; students who graduated years before still come by to check in with the teachers and staff. As a teacher, it is wonderful to work with professionals that love children; the teachers and staff at Axson take care of each other and the children with love. Axson proves how successful Montessori can be when you truly teach to the whole child and not just the FCAT. The children love learning, love school, and still do great on the test; in fact, Axson has been a top school for years without losing focus of what is really important-kids.
--Submitted by a teacher

I have two children at Axson and everyone is so welcoming and warm. The teachers work hard to make themselves available to parents. No wonder it is among Jacksonville's top ten schools!
--Submitted by a parent

We are in our 8th year at JAA. It has become a second home for my children-giving them a chance to grow and excel! Both of them are tested gifted and all of their teachers have met and exceeded their academic and emotional needs. Axson educates the whole child and does not just "teach to the FCAT" like so many public schools. The principal offers true leadership to her staff-leading by example. My husband and I feel so blessed to have Axson for our children. If only there were a middle school!
--Submitted by a parent

I wish that more schools followed the Montessori method. We feel so lucky to have the opportunity send our children to J. Allen Axson. The way the classroom is set up allows all students to work on their own level. None of the students are ever bored or too challenged. They are able to learn on their level. The children are treated with respect and in turn learn to respect each other and the teachers and adults. There is a strong focus on character development. Couldn't be happier here.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school! Loving, considerate and respectful teachers and Principal. My son wants to go even in summertime. He's been asking me when is he going back to school all summer long.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 4 children that attend this school; we transferred from a private Montessori and I was a bit skeptical of how the public Montessori would fare in comparison. Axson actually is a BETTER environment, as it combines Montessori methods with some basic accountability for learning. This school achieves an excellent balance of those two factors---what an opportunity for our children to attend this school! The emphasis on taking care of the environment, healthly lifestyles, etc. really supports what we are teaching at home. We specifically chose this school over Jax Beach, despite the fact that Jax Beach had slightly higher "FCAT" scores. Upon examination of all the factors that are important for elementary education, Axson clearly came out on top.
--Submitted by a parent

It is a caring, loving place.
--Submitted by a parent

Awesome environment, small population, montessori setting. Parents are very involved. The principal and teachers are very approachable and helpful, they listen to the parents' concern for the students. Very personal and casual in communicating. We love this school for our 3 boys!
--Submitted by a parent

I love it!!!! My daughter too!
--Submitted by a parent

Great school with individual attention to each student. They really care for each child and make certain that they are in the best classroom for their needs. My daughter attended from pre-k4 through 5th grade and my son is in the first grade now. Wouldn't have wanted them to go anywhere else!
--Submitted by a parent