Pinnacle Academy, Bradenton FL

During the admissions process, our son was evaluated by student peers who provided facility with feedback about his mannerisms, maturity, and personal opinions of him.
The school boasts, “…brain-based multisensory learning that empowers students with language and learning differences…” It was not made clear if the students providing facility with their assessments of our son received specialized training or possess other credentials to legitimately form an educated opinion (in our case, a make-or-break opinion) for a student with “learning differences” and disabilities that limit his ability to respond to social cues.
A week after his final shadow visit at Pinnacle Academy, the administration informed us he was not accepted partially based on the escorting students’ opinions that he was immature. She added that a teacher and other students reportedly heard him cursing in a classroom. Yet when he was escorted to my car by faculty and I inquired about his day, she reported everything went well. If the allegation was true, facility failed to report the incident to us and failed to correct him in class.
Our suspicion is that Pinnacle Academy takes advantage of their ability to handpick students to fit their mold and help inflate numbers – similar to the culture of the Manatee County School District. While our son was excited about the potential to attend Pinnacle because of the small class sizes and “petting zoo, ” we were unsure how their practical applications aligned with their advertised theories based on conversations with the administration. Nonetheless, we continued the process because we allowed his enthusiasm to trump our apprehension. Sometimes you’re better off being told “No. ”

I'm a former student, and all I can say is that it's alright, but not the best education you'll be getting. You will get better friends and education at other private schools. So if you want to have a successful future, maybe don't consider this your first choice.

My son always comes home with knowledge and information that I actually never knew! It's a joy driving home hearing about his day. This school is such a blessing

Our son has attended Pinnacle for a year and we have seen such a difference in him. He has made friends and feels like he fits in and enjoyed learning in the small class setting. He has improved and learned so much from the amazing staff.

Pinnacle Academy is the BEST! Our biggest regret is that we didn’t move our daughter sooner! She has thrived this past year beyond our expectations and is thrilled to go to school every day!

My son is 16 and has gone to the pinnacle academy since he was 4. Words cannot ever express the weight that was lifted off my shoulders the day I first dropped him off and every day since. My son has experienced a wonderful, interesting, unique and most of all caring education here. I highly recommend The Pinnacle Academy.

My son has been attending this school for 2 years. I just wish we found this school sooner. He has ADHD and was failing miserably in public school due to his condition. Understandably, the public school system couldn't give him the specialized and one on one guidance/support that he needed. From day one its been a success story. He loves the teachers and the curriculum and he looks forward to going to school everyday. He went from all failing grades to the Honor Roll in very little time. Beyond the grades though, they also focus a lot on career develop. They provide so many options that you never even knew existed. This school is definitely a blessing and comes highly recommended! The staff are truly caring and devoted to each child equally. Thank you Pinnacle Family for saving my son!

This school has been a blessing to our son as well as our family as a while. We are thankful to have them in our community. Our son has never enjoyed school. He is now eager to go every morning and has a loving staff and friends he knows truly care about him!