Moving to Vero - looking for family friendly neighborhoods and elementary schools (Hollywood: to rent, houses)

[texashayes]

Relocating from DFW area of Texas to Vero Beach. Husband will work on island in Vero. Have two young children. Looking for good friendly neighborhood with lots of families, and good grade school and preschool. Planning to rent house. Hearing the island has lots of money and mobility, so thinking the mainland might be more "middle class" and family-friendly, but still want good school. What about Citrus Elementary?

[rocket man]

Originally Posted by texashayes

Relocating from DFW area of Texas to Vero Beach. Husband will work on island in Vero. Have two young children. Looking for good friendly neighborhood with lots of families, and good grade school and preschool. Planning to rent house. Hearing the island has lots of money and mobility, so thinking the mainland might be more "middle class" and family-friendly, but still want good school. What about Citrus Elementary?

I am in Plano and doing the same thing...keep in touch

[YourVeroBeachHomeFinder]

If you google Citrus Elementary and select the link for public school reviews you'll not only see the rating for it, but for the other nearby schools. The Central Beach area is actually very family oriented, so I don't agree with your mainland comment. My advice is to do your research and make up your own mind. Also check out the private and magnet school options.

[texashayes]

I've done all the research online of the schools, but looking at grades and numbers doesn't always tell the whole story. Hoping to use this forum as one way to hear from people who actually live there and no the schools and neighborhoods on a more personal level. And the magnet schools sound interesting, but we've missed the deadline for this next year, and there's never a guarantee to getting into one, so need to know we're living near a good public school.

[kelleybell00]

I agree that you can not judge a school by the grade they receive!! Citrus is a great school. The neighborhoods surrounding the school are great family friendly hoods, with the exception of Ixora Park subdivision (not trying to offend anyone). Glendale is another great school with an excellent gifted program. Students from other schools are actually bussed there for their gifted program. As for magnet schools, Rosewood and Osceola are AWESOME! I don't have any experience with Liberty?? Also, most schools have pre-K, so your kiddos could be together in one school. I have been in Vero FOREVER, am an ESE teacher, and have 4 children (10yrs-19yrs) who go/went through the schools here. If you have any specific questions, feel free to message me

[rfabricatore]

Hi. This is my first time ever posting on a forum. I have been doing a lot of research regarding the vero, melbourne, sebastian area. I have family that live in Sebastian now, but do not feel i can tust their judgments, as they will tell me anything just to get me and my family down there.

My main concern are the schools. we have a 5 year old starting kindergarten this year. i have heard all sorts of good and bad things. I would really like to chat with someone that lives in Vero, works in vero and has a honest perspective. My second concern is work. My husband is a computer technician and i am a medical secretary.

We are coming from Long Island, NY and would love to live in a family frendly neighborhood. Any and all sugesstions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!!

[kelleybell00]

Originally Posted by rfabricatore

Hi. This is my first time ever posting on a forum. I have been doing a lot of research regarding the vero, melbourne, sebastian area. I have family that live in Sebastian now, but do not feel i can tust their judgments, as they will tell me anything just to get me and my family down there.

My main concern are the schools. we have a 5 year old starting kindergarten this year. i have heard all sorts of good and bad things. I would really like to chat with someone that lives in Vero, works in vero and has a honest perspective. My second concern is work. My husband is a computer technician and i am a medical secretary.

We are coming from Long Island, NY and would love to live in a family frendly neighborhood. Any and all sugesstions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!!

You will want to make sure you have work lined up before you come! The unemployment here is very high. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask

[ricachica]

We're moving to Vero beach this summer from Hollywood, FL. I have one child going into K & the other into 4th grade. We heard lots of positives about Beachland Elementary, and the 3 magnet
elem. schools all get great reviews.

Our youngest was accepted into Osceola, hopefully his big brother will get a spot too. If not, we were looking at Beachside & Citrus elem. We also want to rent for a year until we can check out neighborhoods before buying.

Post again with what you find,texashayes.

[NikHenson]

I am from DFW moving to Vero also. We are in Frisco and LOVE our school. I've been a little disapponted by what others are saying about the shools. My husband is going down next week to check out the work space but won't have too much time to look at houses. We are renting as well. We plan to move June 15th. Where are you from Texashayes and when are all the Texans moving?

[ColleenM]

Originally Posted by texashayes

Relocating from DFW area of Texas to Vero Beach. Husband will work on island in Vero. Have two young children. Looking for good friendly neighborhood with lots of families, and good grade school and preschool. Planning to rent house. Hearing the island has lots of money and mobility, so thinking the mainland might be more "middle class" and family-friendly, but still want good school. What about Citrus Elementary?

Hello! My husband, 2 children and I live in Vero Beach. There are plenty of family neighborhoods in the mainland as well as decent schools. Have you and your family already relocated to here yet?