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looking for a pre k around cary, morrisville, durham area


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omotodun April 1, 2013


hi i'm looking for a pre k for my son he is 4. we've tried 1 school already, and we felt we were rejected. my son gets easily bored,does... More » 

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MagnetMom April 2, 2013


Hi omotodun, and welcome to the GreatSchools Raleigh Community. You can start here: http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/... More »

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Thinking about moving to Raleigh


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macypp January 12, 2013


Hi, we are thinking about moving from Baton Rouge,Louisiana to Raleigh; if everything works out. I have a 6 year old in 1st grade. Can someone help... More » 

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momo1031 January 19, 2013


Brooks Museum Magnet Elementary for public. St. Timothy's School or Our Lady of Lourdes for Private. Be diligent... More »

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andreapdudley February 4, 2013


I don't have any input into elementary schools, as my son is only 14 months, but I just wanted to say that we moved... More »

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Relocation Advice and Information


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lindsay2510 August 9, 2012


My husband has been offered a job working at Appalachian State University. We have never been to North Carolina, our knowledge of good schools... More » 

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MagnetMom August 28, 2012


Hi lindsay2510, GreatSchools.org is a great place to start. By using the school finder you will be able to compare... More »

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Looking for information on good private elementary schools in Raleigh/Cary/Durham


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CharmMom April 7, 2010


Hello! My daughter turned four this past January and has never been in a daycare/pre-school environment until this month! We decided to... More » 

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betsyrx May 28, 2012


Hi CharmMom, I know you posted this a couple of years ago, but just wondering if you received any good tips or if you... More »

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tnghia August 8, 2012


Have you looked into The Raleigh School ?

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Thales Academy


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MissMelly February 6, 2011


I find it odd that there are hardly any reviews of Thales Academy online. The few that are available are at least a year old. It doesn't even have... More » 

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MissMelly February 16, 2011


Thanks, VictoriaLH. I hope your move is a successful one. Unfortunately, I don't live in Apex or I wouldn't have this... More »

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bearfamily July 23, 2012


I imagine you've found a school and more information by this point, but I couldn't read this exchange without... More »

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Relocated need Help.... Trying to decide between two areas. School is most important and safety. We are planning on private...


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Momluv August 9, 2011


Private school options- move to Cary or North Raleigh- relocated from Ca.

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tckirby05 September 5, 2011


Hey! Welcome to North Carolina! I have lived here since I was 9 and now I have a 4 1/2 year old and a 2 year old. : )... More »

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TLightRob May 22, 2012


Northwest Raleigh has lots of great schools. My daughter attends the Franciscan School and its a National Blue Ribbon... More »

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Relocating from Temecula, CA to Raleigh area


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btubbs1012 March 23, 2012


We may be relocating to Raleigh from Temecula, CA, a city about 60 miles north of San Diego. We are looking for the best city for elementary... More » 

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MagnetMom April 5, 2012


Hi btubbs1012, Start here: http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/ Type in the zip code and start... More »

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siasl51 April 12, 2012


Wake County Pubic Schools site (www.wcpss.net) has all the info on the new "choice" plan - complicated - but... More »

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My daughter, who is currently enrolled at Trinity Academy of Raleigh is in the sixth grade. We are not very pleased at all w...


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lizardp March 8, 2012


Any suggestions for a strong middle school in raleigh. We are currently at trinity academy of raleigh and are very disappointed. My daughter will... More » 

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MagnetMom March 8, 2012


Hi lizardp, You might want to start here: http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/ Type in your zip... More »

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JTC1804 March 22, 2012


We had two kids go through St. David's middle school, and it was worth every penny. We chose it because it's... More »

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Private School in Raleigh- Raleigh Progressive School


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Figgler February 4, 2011


Public school did not work for our son. We found RPS last year and have loved it! We don't worry about dropping him off in the morning. It is a... More » 

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butterflync621 August 29, 2011


What happened to this school, did it close? I was looking for a good alternative schol for my daughter, where the public... More »

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Possible Re-location


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buddy08 May 2, 2011


My family and I are looking into a possible re-location to the Raleigh area and wanted to get some input on the Wake Forest school system, quality... More » 

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VickiSue July 17, 2011


I have lived in north/east Raleigh for 4 years and love it. My grandson goes to year round school here (RiverBend) and... More »

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sweetecarmel August 20, 2011


What high school would you recommend in North Raleigh. I'm looking for a mixed school, great teachers, diversity, caring... More »

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