4525 Settingdown Rd
Cumming, GA 30041

This school is quite an average school. It is diverse and the overall community is very respectful, and the extracurricular activities here are excellent. However, if your student is looking towards a challenging academic path, I wouldn't recommend this school. The students here are not up to as high a standard as other schools I have went to, at least in academics. Overall, this school is a nice, average school to build a platform on.

This school is absolutely amazing! I went there as a child and it honestly doesn’t get any better! Chestatee Elementary focuses on teaching children to be responsible, respectful, problem solvers “ soaring to success” and they absolutely made that happen. They have such a positive community that really did shape my future. The teachers genuinely care about their jobs and it truly reflects in the way they are with the kids; nothing but absolute passion and love for their students. Each teacher takes time and care for each individual student creating such a supportive environment that the students really will never forget. I don’t have a single negative thing to say about this school and am fortunate grateful for all of the amazing teachers and staff that took time to help me grow into the best version of myself. And if any parents are wondering, there are SO many opportunities for parents or guardians to get involved in their child’s education. Through constant volunteering, chaperoning, lunch visits, and so many more activities, you will never feel out of the loop with your child! Furthermore on that topic, not only does Chestatee Elementary give countless opportunities in that sense, but they also ensure parents are ALWAYS informed on their child’s specific needs and expectations in their education. I can wholeheartedly say these teachers care so much about your child that they will make sure to give them resources and CARE to help them succeed.

Our middle child has been involved in sports and the fine arts for East. all have met and exceeded our expectations. There is tremendous student support and opportunities for them to do things our other children never did. While the school lacks the diversity of those in the southern portion of the county, there is a healthy mix of students that allows for a multicultural experience. The northern part of the county is also diversifying quickly as Forsyth grows. One only has to look at graduation rates and college prep scores to see that the 5/10 isn’t reflective of the quality of education the children receive.