Zebulon Elementary

700 Proctor Street

School District

Wake County
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:9
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 26, 2021

My daughter attended ZES and my three grandchildren as well. Two of my grandchildren are still enrolled here. The teachers and staff are excellent and very caring. I highly recommend this school and feel that my family members have done very well here and had excellent instruction. The teachers are always available for questions or concerns and the principal, Mr. Newkirk, is very hands on with the kids and knows most of them by name. Overall, we have had a wonderful experience at Zebulon Elementary School!
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2020

i rate this school as a 5
Submitted by parent on January 10, 2013

School rating of "7" is probably a huge over-statement. Getting a good teacher is hit or miss. The turnover is so high among teachers you can guarantee there is an underlying administration problem. The few years our children have been there have been fraught with multiple problems. We have also spend thousands of dollars for tutoring to help our children hold their own in substandard classrooms. The receptionist is very unfriendly. The school rules are petty and there is an overall lack of common sense ruling. I will be finding my children another school and I advise you to also.
Submitted by parent on June 04, 2012

Also with one of my children at ZES I will say that they have lucked out with the best teachers for their primary teachers. I hope that stays the same, but as for my other child not so much. I think my other child has had maybe 2 ok teachers for their primary teacher other then that the other 4 teachers not so much. It was bad thoes teachers were not teachers at all, it was just a bad situation all the way around.
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2012

I have two children at ZES. The teachers are great. My children love it. And it is not very often that you see a principal working the carpool line who knows every child by name. Great place to have fun learning.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2012

I currently have 4 kids at ZES and I love it there. The teachers have all been so wonderful and supportive. There is a true compassion for the students that goes beyond the classroom. With 4 kids, I have had lots of teachers I have been in contact with. All of them are top-notch! Since it is a magnet school, there are also many electives available that would not normally be experienced by many elementary aged kids. My children have really flurished at this school and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The administration is right on track with the latest in teaching practices and keeps the staff up to date. Very friendly faces, warm and welcoming enviroment, and most importantly, my kids love going to school there. Yes, there are many other school choices available in a very close proximity, but I wouldn't change a thing! ZES is a great place for those growing young minds!
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2012

My daughter is in her second year here. She is very happy! The teachers she has had are great. Very communicative with parents, very big on students taking personal responsibility. A lot of focus on character traits & what they mean & encouraging them by rewarding them. Spectacular enrichment programs. My daughter has had Spanish, gymnastics, newspaper, & anatomy. This semester she is in theatre production and is thrilled.