Relocating in Boca Raton- Schools (Andrews: middle school, live in, vs)

[CarlaConti]

I will be relocating in Boca Raton probably in 2 months. Please, I need information about elementary schools; private vs public schools in the area. I live in Philadelphia now where public schools are not a good option; that is why my son goes to a private one. Nevertheless, if the public schools are good, I'm willing to try. Private schools are fine we can afford them if they are worth it. Unfortunately, I see there are not Friends Quaker schools in the area; we had the best experience with one in Philadelphia, and we would love to continue with their type of education. Quaker Schools provide a rich and challenging education but also foster the ideals of community, spirituality, responsibility and stewardship. Any suggestion? what about those Montessori schools? Please, advise. Thank you!!!!

[ginawfly]

i would love to get info on best elementary and middle school, especially with IB program.

[Bocaratonhomes]

ginawfly,

the only IB program for elementary is a school in Boca. It however is a charter school called Morikami Elementary. It is supposed to be a very good school. It however, is a lottery school, but there is also a preferred zone if you do move into one of the preferred areas around the school you have a better chance of getting in.

I believe St. Andrews also is an IB program. That is a private school and is pretty costly at around $21,000 a year. It goes from elemetary to St. Andrews. Hope this information helps. Let me know if you need any more questions on schools. Good luck.