Cherokee Forest

This may be the best elementary school in the country. The teachers and staff are amazing, the pupils are amazing children, and the community spirit is like none I’ve ever seen. Living in Crestline is very expensive but it is worthwhile for my three children to enjoy being at Crestline.

We moved our kids into the school system from a private school. They made an easy transition, and I found the academics just as challenging. I did not grow up in Alabama, but everyone was very welcoming. A great sense of community- amazing teachers, counselors and administration

Incredible school. Every teacher and faculty member has been incredible. Teachers really care about the kids and everyone makes it a positive environment.

We have a fifth grader and kindergartner at Cahaba Heights and we love the school. The teachers are all amazing. Our fifth grader has been there since she was in kindergarten and we haven’t had a bad experience. Our youngest daughter actually had a small hole in her eardrum that affected her hearing and ultimately her ability to learn certain sounds and the school not only spotted it, but are actively correcting it with an on site specialist. I honestly feel like Cahaba Heights is a hidden gem. The community is awesome and convenient and the families are laid back and welcoming.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Southminister Day School. The teachers are the absolute best and most gifted staff. The school has been wonderful for our kids, especially our son who struggled in public school with a 504 for ADHD. He is absolutely thriving at SDS. The focus on handwriting (and not screens) is so refreshing. Thank you SDS for giving our kids the best education possible.

Terrible school. I would wholeheartedly not recommend this place to anyone. The administration is unfair and openly discriminatory, and students with special needs are treated horribly. Instead of providing support and proper education, they damage students’ confidence and negatively affect them long term. Favoritism is a serious issue here, and students are not treated equally or based on merit. The school prioritizes certain groups over others rather than creating a fair and respectful environment for everyone. Please warn others to avoid this school. Their treatment of students, lack of proper support, and poor educational environment show they do not deserve to enroll more students.