Creekside Elementary

I have three kids at Ephesus, 2 started in kindergarten and are now in 4th grade. We have loved it here. Absolutely no bullying. The teachers have been great. Almost all classed have teacher assistants (like all Chapel HIll Elementary Schools--which are all great). I have heard about a few bad teachers, but they have "left" after a year or two. Not too much homework which I like. We are moving next year, and I'd really like to find something similar.

I can’t say enough good things about this school. We moved here from another district, hopeful to have more services for our children. One of our children who was falling behind at school and struggling to read, after a year at Estes had caught up with her peers and identified for gifted services. Our other child who has some social emotional challenges, has been supported and nurtured by multiple teachers and is now thriving. The school has a great parent community, feels safe, and many of the students walk or bike to school together. I’m not entirely sure with the other reviewers who mentioned the administration are referencing, but they had an administration shift in 2017 and I don’t see any complaints after that. Their principal and assistant principal are amazing and engaged. We haven’t had any conflicts with our kids, but for my understanding they handle those things really well.

My younger brother attends this school and for over a year he’s been constantly bullied. The bully breaks his stuff, rips his jeans, and recently took my brothers glasses off his face and broke them. Not once has any solution been done they keep excusing the bully’s actions. At this point my parents are done with this school that has done nothing to reprimand a bully that’s been tormenting my brother for over a year.

Gave up on / kicked out our (level 1) autistic 2 year old with 3 weeks notice for summer, after we took every recommendation including a very expensive OT and SP. We had no warning or indication that this might happen. Our family is suffering and too logistically crippled to pursue legal action currently. 0/10

My child transferred from another area Catholic school middle school, and I am very happy about the decision. The students, teachers, and staff embody everything we are looking for in a school. The students are welcoming and kind, and the teachers are wonderful - a breath of fresh air compared to where my child came from. I am very happy with the school. Academically speaking, it has the same rigorous curriculum as any other area Catholic school, I believe - all schools in the Diocese in this area are great academically. However, the support my child receives in other areas like her well-being and engagement is phenomenal!

We have been at MCS for 7+ years, and are very happy! Great curriculum, teachers/staff, gorgeous campus. Our kids are thriving.