Forest Pines Elementary

This school is going downhill because the administration is not supportive. The principal and her assistant are all about their EGO. They are not good listeners to parents' concerns. The principal "Chell Smith" is creating an atmosphere that makes the teachers stressed out, afraid, and not teaching at their full capacity. This school needs better leaders so kids and teachers can show better progress.Leaders in Wake County need to keep a close eye on the administration in this school; they are all covering each other against any negative concern, denying the incident, and acting very rudely.

Parents should focus less of schools overall education performance numbers and focus on the diversity rate percentages. There’s a reason Wake Forest Heritage Elementary is 18% Black and/African American.

North Forest Pines is a fabulous year-round elementary school. The teachers and administration are experienced, compassionate, and enjoy being there. We have two kids there, one of which is moving on to middle school, and have no complaints.

We have only been at Casa for 2 years, but my daughter is having a great 1st grade year and really likes her teacher and is learning the appropriate material for her age. She seems engaged and enjoys school.

One of the best parenting decisions we’ve made is sending our kids to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School. Beyond the strong academics and faith formation, my kids have felt an overwhelming sense of love and security.It’s a community that genuinely cares - not just about building solid study habits, but about shaping good people. And the passion and commitment go beyond the classroom, with teachers and staff showing up for our kids even outside of school - cheering on our kids years later at high school activities.We will miss this small faith-based community - and I will miss the “no phones” rule. No place is perfect, but this one has been a true blessing for our family.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Thales Academy of Wake Forest ! From the moment we joined the school community, we’ve been consistently impressed by the outstanding leadership of the administration. They are approachable, deeply invested in the success of each student, and always forward-thinking in how they support both academic growth and personal development.The curriculum is thoughtfully designed—rigorous enough to challenge and inspire our son, yet completely achievable with the right support. We’ve watched our son develop confidence, curiosity, and a true love of learning thanks to the dedicated teachers who bring energy and passion to every classroom.One of the most special aspects of the school is the sense of community. The families are kind, engaged, and genuinely supportive of one another. The students form strong, respectful friendships, and it’s clear that the school fosters a culture of inclusiveness and mutual care.We feel incredibly grateful to be part of such a nurturing, high-quality educational environment. Thales has exceeded our expectations in every way!