I attended Emerson Waldorf School for 10 years. To say I loved my time there is an understatement…read more I went from crying everyday at my charter school in first grade to thriving academically, socially, and artistically. At Emerson, students are not only seen as learners, but also as whole people who have thoughts, ambitions, and capacities beyond memorizing formulas. In elementary school I learned through stories and to this day I am able to remember the content of the lessons- the math activities that helped me learn all my times tables forwards and backwards, the stories I wrote in cursive, the doll I knit in second grade. In middle school, I wasn't taking tests to measure my knowledge, but instead I was writing stories and drawing depictions based on the lessons of Ancient Egypt, Geography, History, etc. Thanks to Emerson I can write college level essays (I got A's on all of my first semester college papers), I play the cello, I sell crocheted hats and knitted socks, I love sports thanks to my years on the volleyball team, I honestly love math, and I have still kept the friendships from my years at Emerson. I think that is what I love most. The students are so kind and everyone is able to be their truest self without shame. There are no expectations to conform to what society (or social media) thinks is popular at the time. Every child deserves to attend Emerson Waldorf School.

Academics is delivered in a unique and creative way here. Using the Waldorf approach has proven…read morehighly effective for our son who has been there for 9 years now. Grateful to his teacher Mr. Wiley.

I love this School. My kids have gone here and it is truly amazing. The teachers are so kind and…read morehave the kids best interest in mind.

Summer Camp Review: I think the young adult counsellors are not implementing the program as on…read morepaper. Such a disappointment as it really missed the mark. Of course, not all counsellors but the few we experienced have put on movies, and are kinda immature in interacting during parent interaction. Don't get me wrong nobody is mean but the place isn't worth the price at all. YMCA is running laps around Duke School summer camp in terms of fun energy and don't tell me it's educational and cut out half the stated activities b/c suzie q didn't remember. Overall Duke School is a master a marketing an illusion of what it thinks it is. Maybe 20 years ago dude...

Amazing environment for growth & learning. My children attend this school & it's been a great…read moreexperience. Student to teacher ratio is under 10:1 and the kids get attentive individualize teaching base on their capabilities. This is a bias review.. because my children love STMCC.

My wife and I are not Catholic, and rarely go to religious services, but we wanted our children to…read moreattend a school where there is an emphasis on both teaching and moral values. Both our children have attended STM since kindergarten (over 9 years!), and we've been very happy with the education they've received, as well as the community of parents, most of whom are happy to volunteer with the school's many extra-curricular activities and events. Eighth grade graduation this past June was very poignant for all. The children dispersed to half dozen or so high schools in the area, with our child going to a public high school in Chapel Hill. Our child's grades at STM were not at the top of the class, but I'm pleased to report that for the first quarter in a Chapel Hill high school, "As" were received in honors Math, honors English, honors Biology, honors World History, and honors Spanish (as well as in gym and art)! Moreover, and almost equally important, our child has seamlessly managed the social transition from a relatively small Catholic school with small classes to a very large public school with much larger classes. We are very pleased with the academic - and moral -- preparation STM has provided our children, and we feel the academic rigor and discipline offered by STM have played a significant role in our child's relatively easy academic transition to a large public high school. We're also very happy with school's leadership, which most skillfully steered STM through the rocks and shoals of COVID times, and has brought on board -- and retained -- excellent teachers.

I deeply regret enrolling my four-year-old son in the Cresset preschool as it turned out to be a…read more"nightmare" for him. Unfortunately, some of the classroom teachers lacked the necessary skills to effectively teach the children. My son was greatly anxious when he first enrolled, but his 4-year-old classroom teacher didn't pay attention to his feelings and instead tried to control him, causing him to rebel against her ways. She labeled him as a "problem child" and every day when we picked him up, she would tell us in front of him how problematic his behavior was, which deeply hurt him. She never paid any attention to the good things he did or the efforts he made. After two weeks of suffering, we decided to withdraw our son from the Cresset preschool as we realized it was a bad influence on his development. We were lucky to find a preschool in Durham where our son felt loved and understood. At that school, the teachers were empathetic and provided him with the appropriate amount of care and attention. He now loves his new preschool, and it is in this loving environment that he is growing the most. Enrolling our son in the Cresset preschool was the worst choice but withdrawing him turned out to be the best decision we could have made.

This is an amazing school with teachers that care. They focus on what your child strengths are and…read morebuild a desire to learn. It is truly a family atmosphere and my kids are safe. We tried public school in Durham and it was very bad. The religious aspect helps them with moral values and a healthy base. The most important thing to me is my kids are happy and learning. I highly recommend you take a look at this school. Tim Blancett

I went there from 9th to 11th I love the Staff, Teachers, and everyone there. They are always there…read morefor you, and the best theater class in Apex

Both my nieces strolled through this establishment. They turned out ok, so, i guess DA has…read moresomething to do with that. Ya feel me?

Durham Academy is one of the top private schools in North Carolina. The focus is on building…read moreleaders, not in just educating. The preschool is a warm and enriching environment. The lower school starts the educational journey, which continues progressing through High School. Classes are roughly 16-20 students, with daily enrichment classes across all disciplines. 100% of graduating seniors go to college, with most going to first choice schools.

We are a top quality school which serves K - 5. Children learn at a grade level higher at…read moreSouthpoint Academy. If you are looking for a school that gives your child a quality education, please look into Southpoint Academy. You will not be disappointed. The principle is very through and well organized and has great expertise. Please call or visit our website and they will be glad to provide with you information and answer any question. We have open house every day to give you an opportunity to take a tour at our wonderful program. We also offer a track out program at our school. Children score high on test during their learning at Southpoint Academy. Great School!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The absolute worst experience of my entire life. This school messed me up. My parents sent me here…read morebecause they wanted me to get into a good college. I only lasted a year and it was for sure the worst year of my life. I developed an anxiety disorder because of this school. Bullying was terrible and one friend of mine texted me years later saying he was so happy I made it out and he made it out too. Absolutely positively not worth the money. Every Tuesday is Chapel (at least when I was there) so the morning is shot. There's prayer before every class. My Latin teacher there told the class the end was near and we better repent. The best thing about the entire place was the Snack Shack (which I don't think is there anymore). There wasn't even a cafeteria just a gym we all ate in separated by a curtain. It is important to note that the instruction or quality of education at this school is not in anyway superior to the of public school. There is just more quantity. So much more quantity. My friends and I all had 8 hours of homework on a regular basis. Maybe less time should be spent on religious stuff and more on in class work so homework isn't piled on. The kids at this school are dangerous. I was assulted. Don't believe that just because it's private there are not drugs. There are more drugs at this school. I ended up going to public middle school and Sanderson high school. I felt the quality of education was the same, and it was free. I did well in public school and I got accepted into UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Greensboro, UNC Pembroke, and WCU. I am doing so much better now. This school was so bad my friend and I say if we made it through this we can make it through anything. Let me reiterate, worst experience of my entire life. Please please please do not send your children here if you care about their happiness or wellbeing. This school will drain it out of them and replace it with religious nonsense. This place is destructive.

We've loved our time in the St. David's lower school so far. The teachers have been warm and caring…read moreand our kids have a blast at the big events like the back to school picnic and field day. The principal has been amazing, always encouraging the kids and so open to having us come in and talk about any concerns even if it's something small. I like that there's tons of natural light in the classrooms and the wiggle chairs are really cool. Looking forward to many more years at this wonderful school!