Jupiter Farms Elementary School

I wish my grade school had been this awesome! JFCES is like going to a private school in the suburbs, without the private school pricetag. The amount of parent and community involvement and support is outstanding. If they had a gifted program or offered a foreign language, they would be absolutely perfect.
--Submitted by a parent

I agree with the post below if you have a child with needing extra help from a learning disorder forget it look someplace else such a struggle to get tested etc. Teachers are worn out they need to get some fresh teachers in that realize you are working with children not adults
--Submitted by a parent

I have lived all over the country. I have children from high school to preschool. My children have attended close to 10 elementary schools. I currently have a child enrolled in this school. If your child is a normal cookie cutter individual, you will probably have a good experience. If your child has a disability, look elsewhere. I have had both and the school is substandard in accommodating disabilities. Be forewarned, your child will most likely have loads of homework. Also, be prepared to teach your child at home the concepts they didn't learn in class. Also, it is hard to reach the Principal, I compare it as requesting an audience with the King of England.
--Submitted by a parent

THIS IS A GREAT SCHOOL...My daughter has been going to this school since she was in kindergarten and now is in the 5th grade. She has always loved attending school. The teachers have always been very caring and loving with all the students. The faculty has always been excellent with the parents. All the parents we have dealt with have always been very nice and involved in the school activities. We feel this school has been a blessing in our child's development. Special thanks to Mrs. U, Mrs. O'Neil, Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Vides.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school!! It's like having a private public school. Have have never had a problem that was not resolved in a reasonable and timely manner. Most of the teachers are outstanding!
--Submitted by a parent

Love the Teachers! Most are really trying to do the Best job possible in a Hostile situation with the Principal, Vice Principal and Psychologist- who are all close to retirement and seem to just go through the motions with no enthusiam and no personality. This School needs new Administation-parents need to complain to the Palm Beach County School Board. Could be a lot better
--Submitted by a parent

Great teachers and parents! Excellent running program for kids called 'Milers Club.' Administration seems to thwart efforts of PTO though. Principal isn't very approachable and doesn't meet with parents even when a very serious situation arises.
--Submitted by a parent

Great potential! Great location! Mostly great teachers doing their best to help the children flourish despite Administrators that seem to want each day to be at a low level of status quo as they focus on retirement.Art dept could also use a shot of energy. PTO and (when permited) parental involvement outstanding. Looking forward to our next few years while thinking of the positives!
--Submitted by a parent

We have some of the most amazing teachers in the areas. Mrs Kellogg in kindergarden, the entire 1st grade team are amazing. The teachers make the school what it is. They need to know how much the parents appreciate them!
--Submitted by a parent

I feel as if Jupiter Farms Elementary School was a gift to me and my children. We moved here from Broward 4 years ago and both my children attended the school. They were made to feel like part of a growing family. The staff is the most wonderful, giving, and caring staff around. As far as administration goes, lots of people complain but don't realize that this is ultimately a business. They have to run the business to the best of their ability. Not everything is perfect all of the time, sometimes we need to except that our children are not always number 1. Please give these ladies a break and know that they are doing the best they can.
--Submitted by a parent