2615 Tryon Pines Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603

The school is always dirty. I've seen bugs and mice. The bullying is horrible and the staff doesn't do anything because of it. The food is terrible. The toilets are always broken. I'm an 8th-grader at a 4th-grade math level, and I've had no help. In science and social studies we learn the same things every year. Don't send your kid to this school.

Down graded badly, right now it’s a chaos

I would not recommend Penny road elementary to any parent. They encourage bullying by turning their cheek. This is a school that not only children bully others, but the teachers also bully kids and even talk bad about the parents to the children! Teachers love to talk down to children. Don’t try to communicate with the vice principal or principal because it’s just a joke to them. Do yourself a favor and don’t consider this school for your children because the staff will destroy your child’s mental wellness. Penny Roads Elementary is a very concerning school for any child’s safety!

This school is a terrible choice for parents and students looking for a supportive teachers. Teachers will rarely listen to or try to understand a student's point of view. The administration will ignore many student concerns without any investigation unless parents interfere. Many of the work handed is just busy work and rarely has an impact on student learning. There are some helpful teachers but there are even more cruel teachers. It's incredibly hard to fix grades that a student didn't deserve without parental interference. The courses offered are very restrictive as well.

I have had an amazing experience as a student at this school. This has made me not only ready for college but also the professional world. Throughout my four years here I was able to grow and learn through the help of the incredible students and staff. I can't wait to see what Wake STEM becomes.

While we have had a few bumps getting our boy engaged, the leadership have been great partners with looking at options. This school is a college prep school so there is not an emphasis in the Arts, but more a focus on core curriculum. We love that there are male teachers teaching our boy as they provide examples of strong role models. We love the uniforms!

All teachers are very attentive and helpful especially Principal Baker during this pandemic. We are very lucky to belong to a school who treats the children as their own.