Jeffreys Grove Elementary

My wife and I are retired and our grandchildren have been attending Lynn Road (LRES) for a total of 11 years so far. We volunteer several days a week because we enjoy being a part of the positive and supportive atmosphere at LRES. We tutor math and reading, monitor programs for advanced students, assist students in the library, help with the annual Student Talent Show and the annual Musical Play, and enjoy beautifying the campus with flowers and bushes. The teachers and staff are top notch and truly care about each child and it definitely shows! But the biggest asset is the active PTA and parent involvement. We know most of the parents as well as the kids because of their participation. LRES is truly like one big family. I know there are a lot of other public and private schools in Raleigh, but I guarantee you won’t find a better one than LRES!

This is a tight knit community school. I love that children can attend from kindergarten through 8th grade. The small class sizes and STEAM focus allows for more hands-on learning and critical thinking than I've seen in other WCPSS options.

We had high hopes for Saint Timothy’s, but unfortunately, our experience has been mixed at best. The school has been drifting in a more liberal direction, which may not align with every family’s values. While there are some genuinely passionate teachers who care deeply about their students, the quality across the board is inconsistent. Each grade seems to have at least one teacher who is disinterested, overly authoritative, or simply not invested in teaching—more focused on control than growth.Math in the middle school is especially concerning. The curriculum feels disorganized and uninspired, and there’s little evidence of differentiation for students at different levels. There’s a particular emphasis on rigidity over learning, which makes it hard for students to thrive.