St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School in Apex

Posted: February 25, 2026

If you are not Catholic and applying for Pre k dont waste your time and money on the application fee.

Posted: February 25, 2026

Posted: September 7, 2023

I love STMM, my kids enjoy it. The teachers care for the students and the teaching is incredibly, my daughters learn so much and are very independent that when I check their homework I dont see any mistakes in their answers. They love to read a lot. I love that they start encouraging the kids to read during Kindergarten. I just have so much positive things to say about this school and Im so glad my kids are there.

Posted: September 7, 2023

Posted: May 15, 2023

School is so focused on everything not educational. Need to spend more time and focus on Math, Science and education, verses food allergies and unnecessary communications.

Posted: May 15, 2023

Posted: March 22, 2023

My son loves this school. He is very happy to go to school every day. They have a very engagement PSO that promotes a lot of events for parents and students.

Posted: March 22, 2023

Posted: July 19, 2022

I have never seen a quicker decline in an organization than I have at this school. The new admin is not interested in listening to any feedback. If your middle schooler is fortunate enough to have a text book, it could be up to 20 years old, despite the instructional fee that is supposed to be used for books. Students read a total of two novels in middle school, the majority of which they listened to via recording in class. The turnover in this school is unbelievable for both teachers and support staff. When you ask administration, they either say that is not the case or they blame it on the pandemic. I can promise you that is not the reason. Your child will not leave this school ready for high school.
At a time where everyone believes private school is the answer, this option will leave you sorely disappointed. If you do decide upon this school, be sure your child is not violating the uniform policy as they often handle violations in hurtful ways. I am praying that someone will finally start listening to the fact that what is happening at this school is not working.

Posted: July 19, 2022

Posted: May 23, 2022

STMM has gone down hill and it is not at all what it used to be.

Posted: May 23, 2022

Posted: May 13, 2022

Dont waste your money- admin staff are all about perception of them from the outside. Two Assistamt Principals and they cant even get academics right. ZERO books and no learning structure (but they collected a hefty instructional fee for books). New Admin team has run this place into the ground. Academics in middle school are a joke and do not prepare kids for the rigor of high school. Total waste of money.

Posted: May 13, 2022

Posted: March 2, 2022

Bring back robert cadran worlds best princiPAL

Posted: March 2, 2022

Posted: November 17, 2021

In a nutshell: excellent teachers but awful administration. Money is spent on new office furniture instead of HVACkids and teachers sweat all day while office staff enjoys new furniture. Awful communication- we have no idea what guidelines theyre following for Covid or if we will ever lose the masks, so we are very discouraged. Wont let parents be involved and concerns are ignored. Not the positive place it once was - we really miss the old version of this school.

Posted: November 17, 2021

Posted: October 25, 2021

We have had multiple children attend the school in the past and in our opinion it has rapidly declined from then until now. This can be traced back to the change in leadership, both from a school and a church perspective. StMM is now more concerned with external optics vs the actual quality of the education of its students. What use to be a staff of tenured teachers has been replaced by a revolving door of educators with the students ultimately paying the price based on the inconsistency in their learning environment. The new trend is a slew of substitute teachers trying to bridge the gap of a dedicated teacher. The common excuse from StMM leadership tends to be "they were not a fit" rather than looking into the real issue and ongoing trend of why they no longer can attract and/or retain educators. What is amazing is the current parents and committees are constantly asking to help but often turned away or ignored by school leadership. On the plus side this demonstrates how committed the StMM community is. Having been ignored for so many years the StMM "family" is still very passionately about trying to regain the loving and enriching environment of the past. With the well being of your children at stake, I encourage anyone to do their research on StMM.

1) Inquire about the turnover rate of teachers
2) Talk to others StMM families, past and present (especially those that have been with the school for 4+ years)
3) Talk to the administration/educators at the school you will be matriculating into. StMM use to pride itself on how ahead of the curve their students were when attending HS. We have found that to no longer hold true with StMM alumni now having to play catch-up on many topics when compared to their peers
4) Ask to see StMM's Iowa Standardized Test scores and compare them to other surrounding schools

StMM was instrumental in the group of friends we have today which is why I am hopeful that one day in the VERY near future it can once again be a trusted institution for not only education but spiritual growth.

Posted: October 11, 2021

We moved our elementary child from WCPSS to StMM to ensure in-person learning during the pandemic. We were so impressed with the level of education and growth experienced last year that we moved our middle school child there this school year. Both of our kids are thriving at StMM and feel it is offering the best, well-rounded education experience for them. This is the happiest our middle school student has ever been at school.

Posted: September 30, 2021

Over the past several years, the quality of education at StMM has declined significantly. We used to pride ourselves on our students performing one to two years above grade-level, but this is no longer the case. The school underwent a change in leadership a few years ago, and while it is expected for change to be difficult, the school has never rebounded from the change. Staff turnover is extremely high year over year, and many of the current staff members are open about their desire to change schools because of the lack of leadership. The administration is dishonest, difficult to access, and lacks overall experience in school leadership. The principal has never lead a school this large, and he hired two people with no experience to serve in the Asst Principal Roles. The communication at the school is extremely poor. Important information that directly affects the education of our students, such as staffing changes, is rarely communicated.
This school is really great at fooling you into believing it is something it is not. In fact, we were asked to write reviews on this site to help improve the perception of our "brand." If not for that prompt, I would not have said a word. StMM leadership is highly focused on social media, increasing enrollment, and making it seem like we live the motto of We Pray, We Learn, We Care. In my familys experience over the past few years, this is all lip service. When we have a problem that we would like to address, we are simply ignored.
In a year where the children really need extra help in recovering from educational deficiencies created by Covid, we focused on spending our money redecorating staff offices, repaving the parking lot, landscaping, and hiring extra admin staff to directly support the principal. The amount of time the students spend in core subjects has been reduced, while adding a study hall and Guidance class for which no one really understands the purpose other than filling time. The school really needs a new air conditioning system. Perhaps all of this money could have been put toward that need.
We joined this school to provide our three children with a Catholic education in a family environment. Our experience started as just that, but what we have left is merely a shell of the wonderful school we once knew.

Posted: September 30, 2021

This is our first year at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic school and we couldnt be more impressed and so happy that our daughter goes to school here. Our daughter gets so excited to go to school every day. The teachers are very caring and want the best for the children helping them to learn and grow. The communications is excellent at the school. There is a weekly newsletter and call from the principal with information for the week ahead, emails and social media updates to always keep you feeling part of the community. The teachers provide updates on your children by sending emails, photos and videos. St. Mary Magdalene is a wonderful school and highly recommend.

Posted: September 30, 2021

Posted: September 27, 2021

The school community is very welcoming. from the the principal, teachers, staff, and even from the parents who have existing kids in school. The registration process is very easy and the teachers respond promptly if you have concerns. There are regular updates via e-mail, newsletter, and phone announcements of what is to come for the week. I cannot say any negative about this school; they excel in academics and spiritual development.

Posted: September 27, 2021

Posted: September 17, 2021

Every single teacher (classroom, specials, electives, etc.) that we have experienced at the school has been absolutely fantastic. All of the teachers are truly dedicated, loving, and are all-around excellent. Support staff is outstanding, especially the nurse, receptionist, admissions, and kitchen staff. Have some concerns about the current administration regarding lack of communication, lack of real accessibility to parents (smile and wave at carpool but dodge questions), and don't feel like our feedback is heard or valued. Tuition money is spent staffing admin roles that have unclear function to the parents. Teacher turnover, especially in grades 5-8, has become a big concern. One of our children had 3 of 5 core subjects taught by teachers who were brand new to the school last year, and this year, 4 of another child's 5 core subjects are taught by teachers brand new to the school. All teachers have been wonderful, but the turnover is concerning from a continuity/curriculum standpoint. We were here under prior administration and the environment has totally changed (discounting Covid-related issues) for the worse. Feels fake-formal and less of a "real" or authentic community. If we didn't have 2 years left, I would consider moving elsewhere.

Posted: September 17, 2021

Posted: September 15, 2021

My daughter started here for 6th grade and I wish I had looked into the school earlier. The school has provided more structure and academic rigor than the middle school my older child attended. I like that she studies religion as well.

Posted: September 15, 2021

Posted: July 29, 2021

Regretfully, St. Mary Magdalene is not the school it used to be. Under new leadership, the school has recurring staff turnover, communication is only one-way (outbound from the principal), and the sense of STMM pride is gone.

It's sad to see so many tenured STMM teachers leave. I feel like I'm sending my child to a new school with all the changes.

Posted: July 29, 2021

Posted: June 8, 2021

I wrote a GSNC review years ago praising the school we loved, sadly I am here to change my review. I can not recommend this school under its new leadership. My children attended the school for years and we are parish members as well. We were an extremely active family in the community and it is sad to say that I am grateful my youngest graduated this year, as I would be looking elsewhere had he/she not. It was a tough year and we are so grateful that our child could attend school. However, it is absolutely unacceptable that administration refuses to speak with parents. We had some issues that we really needed help with. We went the proper avenues working with our child being an advocate for him/herself, requesting to meet with the teacher (which was denied) and finally reaching out to admin when our needs were not being addressed and we were ignored. In a year where a virus and social distance laws made this difficult, communication was key. Unfortunately the refusal by teachers and administration to speak with parents who couldn't even go into the school to see what was going on was detrimental. It takes very little to respond to an email. We were not the only family that experienced this that last 2 years under this new leadership. There seems to be a lot more time taken posting pictures of himself and his greatness than actually caring for his own community.

Posted: June 8, 2021

Posted: June 3, 2021

Two of my children spent many years at St. Mary Magdalene, and for the first several of those years it was an overall positive experience. The administration changed in 2019-2020, however, and with that, the school declined severely in quality. The year 2020-2021 was handled horribly by the administration, with the education provided to virtual students being essentially non-existent. Furthermore, there was an unwillingness on the part of the administration to address adequately the concerns of parents and students. Teacher turnover has become a significant issue, as well. Please chose a different school.

Posted: June 3, 2021

Posted: February 16, 2021

My children have been at St Mary Magdalene for over 4 years and we could not be happier. The atmosphere at this school is FAMILY, which is one of the reasons we chose this school over others! The academics are challenging, the teachers are amazing, and my children LOVE this school. My children have made strong bonds with classmates and teachers. The teachers at StMM never missed a beat when the state went to virtual learning due to the pandemic. Their goal was to keep the students engaged and learning, while being safe. I truly believe that my children would be falling behind if they were not at this school. I feel so lucky to be able to give my children this amazing education.

Posted: February 16, 2021

We are so happy we found STMM! It is a perfect balance of Catholic education and the fun social interactions middle schoolers need! I am so impressed by the teachers in making sure my son is successful, even with dyslexia! I think its the class size and the love of the teachers! Socially, it is a perfect place because it is larger than a lot of Catholic schools in the area and has many kids to make friends with! It reminded me of how I grew up in a small twin..... where everyone knows your name!! They have done an amazing job dealing with Corona regulations as well!! I am blessed that my son gets to be in in person learning because the social growth of middle schoolers is very important. This is where they will learn to deal with the next step- High School!! Thank you to all who work to make STMM a wonderful place for our kids to grow and keep Christ in our hearts!

Posted: February 16, 2021

Posted: January 19, 2021

Be warned that this school is not solely focused on academics and basic Christianity, but rather has an underlying agenda of right-wing religious indoctrination to make sure your kids learn the Vatican mandated doctrines of homophobia, female shame, unquestioning obedience to religious dogma, no exception anti-abortion, and anti-birth control. While it starts out vague in the early years, the agenda becomes increasingly open and blatant as early as age 9. Moreover, considering the fact that some of their faculty felt they could openly flout their support of Donald Trump, (ironically the man who did not live a life of Catholic values) be warned that this school is not politically neutral. Since the school depends on private donations and religious backing, the parents that donate, regularly volunteer, and make enough noise with the diocese, highly influence policy and decisions. As far as kids go, this school has its fair share of bullies and kids with behavioral issues, as well as some selfish parents, so you are not immune from that at Catholic school. Of course, to be fair, there are a few good teachers that really care, the teaching of manners, some nice playground facilities, as well as some nice kids, and some well-intentioned parents that do a lot of volunteering for the school. The academic education is comparable to public schools, some features better or worse than public education. There was a lack of science and critical thinking education, and more emphasis on rote memorization and strict time limits. Their history textbooks and teaching are out of date, biased, and racially insensitive, even outright racist in some instances. Your kids will spend a lot of time in religious classes and church service, and be expected to follow rigid rules of being quiet and sitting still. If this is the Catholic education you expect and want, then this is the school for you. We pulled our kids out.

Posted: January 19, 2021

Posted: March 4, 2020

STMM is a great, great school and I consider my family fortunate to have found it. My children are happy, have made great friends, and are under the care of teachers, staff and administrators who genuinely care about them. Im pleased that students are taught to serve the community and those less fortunate, treat others with respect, and to foster a positive culture at our school. Academically speaking, my kids have been challenged but not overloaded. Teachers have recognized areas of strength or weakness and adjusted accordingly. The school and church at community at STMM is amazing. Weve met so many wonderful people and there are numerous opportunities to become involved. Finally, we have a new principal this year who is action-oriented and focused on bringing out the best in faculty, students and the school community. Its an exciting time to be a Monarch and were thankful to be a part of it all!

Posted: March 4, 2020

We havent had experience with bullying at school.

Posted: February 7, 2020

We are new to StMM, in Pre-K 4 and 5th, and the teachers at both levels have been outstanding. We can tell that our children's best interests are at heart.

Posted: February 7, 2020

We are new to StMM, in Pre-K 4 and 5th, and the teachers at both levels have been outstanding. We can tell that our children's best interests are at heart and they are being academically challenged, which we appreciate and hope for in a private school setting. We love the sense of community within the school...people are so authentic! And appreciate that it is not a constant ask for additional financial donations...actually have not been asked once so far this year and PTO is very reasonable in the amount of extra things being done at school.

Posted: July 12, 2019

The teachers were not interested in student learning. They were rude to students and parents. The Vice Principal had no leadership skills so she supported whatever the teachers did.

Posted: July 12, 2019

Bullying is frequent at this school and it is ignored by teachers and administration.

Posted: July 12, 2019

I believe this is a terrible school with horrible administration and teachers that do not care about student learning. Bullying occurs frequently and teachers and parents ignore it. The school demands frequent large donations and is rude to parents if they don't immediately get the large donations of money that they frequently request.

Posted: July 12, 2019

Posted: November 1, 2017

Have had 2 children at this school for nearly 7 years, starting with preschool and have been very happy. Strong academics, extracurricular opportunities, and emphasis on Christian values and morals.

Posted: November 1, 2017

Posted: October 18, 2017

My child has been at St. Mary Magdalene for a year. She was in the public school system for 2 and 1/2 years and it did not work for her (at all). She hated school and wasn't learning. Common Core was not her friend. Since going to STMM, her whole outlook on school has changed. I waited a year to write this review because it has been that drastic of an improvement. She is learning and loves school! She has never liked school, let alone love it. The teachers are nurturing and because there are 2 teachers in the elementary school classes, they are able to give the kids the attention that they need. School is very different now than it was 40 years ago. The curriculum is harder for the age (public school included) and there is a higher expectation. These teachers work so hard to help these kids succeed. There is also a resource teacher if your child needs special instruction. Everyone told me before that private schools can't offer that. Not true. I don't know the principal well but he seems pretty no nonsense. Not an issue for me.

Posted: October 11, 2017

Extremely positive very caring towards the children

Posted: October 11, 2017

Posted: March 15, 2017

The bulling is out of control. A good friend just pulled his child out of the school after the principal gave the bully one days suspension for a horrific act.

Posted: March 15, 2017

They have one teacher that takes the kids twice a week but is not enough. The curriculum is tough and is really hard for kids with learning disabilities. My daughter takes several mental health days a year.

Posted: March 15, 2017

The kids see how things are handled poorly by the principal and are confused.

Posted: March 15, 2017

The school doesn't help to build moral character either do most of the parents! Kids and parents act entitled.

Posted: March 15, 2017

I feel the principal is afraid to lose tuition money from angry parents who' s child is always in trouble. Therefore a lot gets swept under the carpet. The middle school troublesome kids interrupt class, make it hard for kids to learn and frustrate the teachers to the point that they stop teaching. The teachers are frustrated because no one has their back. My son graduated a different kid. K-5 is great but middle school is horrible!

Posted: February 3, 2017

Bullying is rampant in the middle grades and administrators do next to nothing about it in fact they expect it .

Posted: February 3, 2017

Most of the teachers turn a blind eye to the bullying that goes on in the middle school. In the elementary years yes they are exceptional and care. In the middle school years 80% seem like they care.

Posted: February 3, 2017

In middle school math the teacher gives 100% grade for just turning in homework regardless of if you have it right or not . Then if you fail the test you can make up corrections to get a passing grade. Therefore how can you possibly fail math and what are you actually learning ??

Posted: February 3, 2017

We LOVED the elementary years. Middle school has been torture. Bullying is regarded as "normal" and I even had the principal tell me that "yes, middle school can be hell." That's a direct quote from a so called catholic school. My son used to love school and HATES going due to bullying. Parents turn a blind eye, probably grateful it isn't their kid. They don't act like Catholics. Catholic in name only. I'm heartbroken and quite honestly disgusted with this institution. We are leaving, with no love lost.

Posted: December 17, 2016

We love St. Mary Magdalene. The teachers and staff are kind and dedicated. I feel that our children are nurtured intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. While there are sacrifices required to send three children to a private, Catholic school, we truly feel it is all worth it; for both the children and the parents! It is a very special community!

Posted: September 12, 2016

I do not recommend St. Mary Magdalene School in Apex at all. My grandson went there. Horrible experience.

Posted: September 9, 2016

Homework can be excessive at times. Especially for children doing outside activities. First month of 2016 school year seems to be much better though.

Posted: September 9, 2016

Incredible formative education wrapped with Catholic values. Teachers and administrators care about every student and the students care about each other (nothing better than seeing a 7th grader hold the door for a 1st grader!).

The annual attrition rate of students should be looked at and improved. In our experience, it's ~10-20% from year-to-year (one child's class is ~20% while my other child's class is much lower).

Well done STMM!

Posted: July 7, 2016

My children received an excellent education at this school. The teachers are top notch and I felt like my kids were truly cared for and nurtured. I recommend this school highly - great school environment. Responsive administration. Well run school.

Posted: July 7, 2016

Posted: June 20, 2016

The teachers are GREAT! So many of them are so happy with smiles on their face! and they seem to care about each child and willing to listen and work with their individually learning styles.

Posted: June 20, 2016

St. Mary Magdalene has been a GREAT experience for us! We had our boys in public school but switched to St. MM bc we wanted a smaller, more customized school experience. Even with their learning differences, this school has been exceptional in *wanting* to pull my boys *up* to their potential. Mrs. Schiff, the school resource teacher is a game-changer! She has completely changed my children as students. Their grades have gone up significantly and I believe it is due to the cohesive effort between her and the teachers. These teacher care about the students and want to see them succeed. The front office administrative staff is amazing -- they are always smiling and helpful. And the school nurse, Wendy -- she is a doll and my children LOVE her! I do believe my children are being held to behavior and academic standards that are second to none. It's been a really great choice to switch our children!

Posted: May 23, 2016

The amount of homework that is given at school is appropriate for the age of the student.

Posted: May 23, 2016

STMM takes pride in doing what it takes to produce honesty, integrity, and fairness in all students.

Posted: May 23, 2016

We could not ask for a better school. My four children love their school. They feel safe and love all their teachers.

Posted: May 23, 2016

My child now goes to Gibbons and is in the National Honors Society and we contribute all to the teachers at St. Mary Magdalene. My other children love all the teachers at STMM.

Posted: May 23, 2016

Excellent school and community. Students thrive at STMM.
There are programs geared toward varied interests and the teachers genuinely care about the students' success.

Posted: May 23, 2016

We have two children enrolled at STMM. Our oldest child is a rising seventh grade student and started her academic career in Pre-K four year old program. Our second daughter is a rising fourth grader.
Both children have experience wonderful opportunities to challenge themselves beyond the basic education program via dance&drama, choir, science clubs, chess club, band and many others. Additionally, the school leadership works in partnership with the parent student organization to provide a multitude of enrichment programs brought into the school. In addition STMM has one of the best external school field trips available in the area that study coastal areas, mountain regions, 'geo chasing' and team building. All in all this is a great school and oh did I mention the unparalleled athletic programs! Please stop in and see for yourself.

Posted: January 4, 2016

After reading the previous reviews on this page I agree with the majority! STMM is a perfect fit for our family. It is everything we have been looking for in a loving, nurturing, highly academic, efficiently run, Catholic environment. The teachers are highly engaging, organized and truly care about their students. They celebrate each student and foster those who need an extra boost. By nourishing an academic foundation, Mr Cadran is forthright in his quest to launch each student into a future filled with promise. This is the first administrator that I have ever seen truly spend hours during each day with the students. With this said, his administrative team is equally extraordinary! I am thrilled that my children are attending STMM.

Posted: December 20, 2015

This was our first year at StMM and we couldn't be happier. We completely disagree with the comment below. Yes, there are higher standards at this school, which is exactly why we have our son here. I expect more structure, higher expectations, and more self responsibility which StMM is far above a public school with. The teachers are very loving here and my son loves going to school.
Common core is here to stay. No matter where you go you will hit common core, so I'd deal with it.
StMM offers such a balanced education. They are strong in all your core subjects and yet still have great resources for all the specials. I love the fact that my child is learning religion outside of Sunday because Religion is history and the public school is ridiculous to ignore this. How can you understand the world today if you ignore the beginnings? They still teach cursive, foreign languages and they just get a lot of work done in the school day. Much more productive than the public school system. We had our son placement tested and he is well above the norm.
We couldn't be happier at StMM and are excited to stay through the catholic school system up to Cardinal Gibbons.

Posted: December 20, 2015

Posted: October 6, 2015

Unfortunately after leaving an excellent review a few years ago, I must change that. I'm very sad as I had high hopes for this school. It truly is going downhill in my opinion. I do still believe the Pre-K program and Kindergarten are worth checking out. I would call it quits after that though.. The school STILL does not have a church after years of promises. And good luck if you have a 4th grader. One teacher made my child come home crying frequently and turned our school loving child into a school hater! Many parents are unhappy but nobody has enough guts to complain. They are afraid of how everyone will feel about them if they do. They are especially unhappy with the fact that this school adopted common core when they did not have to. When a family leaves they never want to say why.. So they always say it's due to financial reasons. Nobody wants to upset the staff with the reasons of why they are ACTUALLY leaving. So the school will never really know the truth as to why people are switching to different schools. My child was SO unhappy at this school we decided to leave after being there for years. We were hesitant at first but are THRILLED as our child is happy and thriving at the new school. In fact, the math teacher at our new school had to sit with our child for quite a while after school for many days. She said our child had lost a ton of self confidence at StMM. After meeting with our child several times, the new school counselor was shocked at our child's experience. If you have a child who needs some major discipline I would suggest this school. It turned our kid into an emotional mess riddled with anxiety. No thanks. We have a very happy child who loves school again! :)

Posted: March 29, 2015

STMM is a fabulous school which promotes the whole child. Their fine arts program is incredibly talented and strives to excel in all areas, whether it be music, drama, or art. If you live in the Apex area do not miss this treasure, because you will not be disappointed!!

Posted: February 13, 2015

As of the 2014 STMM and the catholic dioceses of Raleigh has implemented the common core standards. As a parent of multiple students in the school I have seen it have a significant negative impact on the character and the effectiveness of the education. I have seen my children confused by the inconsistent content and fall behind in performance. I have held my tongue till now due in great part to the insistence by the teachers and staff that it was an improvement over the past methods and that once the wrinkles have been ironed out it will prove to be better. I am sorry but I will no longer stand by and let my children be guinea pigs in an unproven system when the previous worked so well. After applying at another private school and having our children placement tested, we have discovered that our children are so far behind that they might have to repeat their respective grades. The level of betrayal and anger at this is hard to express here in words. The teachers and staff however are all true believers despite evidence to the contrary.

Posted: January 24, 2015

This school and the teachers and staff have been a wonderful addition to our family. They have accepted my son into a loving and caring community where he is thriving. I couldn't say the same for the public schools in Wake County. Mrs. McLaughlin, Pfeiffer, Piccola and Channelli are fantastic educators and kind people. StMM teaches their students academics at a faster pace than the public schools and offers individualized and appropriate resources for success while fostering good citizenship and faith-based lessons to support one another and the community as a whole.

Posted: March 31, 2014

My children started attending STMM in 2002, two years after it opened. Since then, the school has consistently grown and improved because of the cooperation and care of the administration, staff, parents and students to all work toward a school environment that nurtures a child academically and spiritually. My two oldest children went on to successful high school experiences as well as college. My youngest has one year left at STMM and we will truly miss the community, the school Mass, the special Christmas, Advent and Lent activities as well as all the stewardship drives, sports teams and social events. I highly recommend this school not only because its strong academics and caring teachers make good students, but because all the rest makes them good people.

Posted: March 25, 2014

Saint Mary Magdalene is a excellent school. My oldest started here at age 3 and is now a freshman at Cardinal Gibbons. All 11 years at STMM were productive and educational. She had caring teachers that supported and helped her. Middle school teachers would stay after school to give extra help when needed. She was a B student at STMM and is now is mostly A's in high school. The middle school teachers did a great job preparing her for high school. My second child is currently in 6th grade and I have found the experience to be similar. STMM is our school and church. It is like a second family to my children. Father Staib, the priest, is a wonderful and patient person. It is obvious to all he enjoys the children! I would recommend this school to anyone that wants a community feel in their child's school.

Posted: March 19, 2014

St. Mary Magdalene has been a good experience for our family. My kids have gone through the middle school program and were very prepared for high school on many levels. They have the opportunity to be independent in middle school, walking to classes on their own, picking electives and a challenging work load so their transition to high school was smooth. I like that they offer a variety of activities in addition to sports like chess club, drama, science olympiad, dance, jazz band so that every child can find their niche. In addition the campus is beautiful.

Posted: March 19, 2014

My child has been going to St. Mary Magdalene for four years and we love it there. If my son is having trouble with a certain subject the teachers will stay and help him personally one on one. These teachers love their students and work hard for for them. They not only want them to thrive academically, but to also be respectful of themselves and each other.

Posted: March 12, 2014

The middle school is terrible. The other grades are very good and should be considered if you are in the area. If you want a strong middle school. STMM is not it. The teachers are all checked out or watched too many movies with Nuns in it when they were kids. They are more about telling the kids what they did wrong then growing strong young adults. It is a male driven school and if you are hoping your daughter will get strong female leadership then you really are at the wrong school. The school needs a cleaning house. New administration and new middle school teachers. They are just not effective anymore. I have had 4 kids go through the school and decline has been sure and steady. The school is in desperate need of a breathe of fresh air.

Posted: December 24, 2013

I would agree with the last review. We have observed a continuing increase in both class size and tuition. The school also offers no multiples discount which makes it increasingly difficult for a family with three children. The teachers are wonderful and make the school. Parent involvement is excellent and much needed by the teachers due to the class size. We will continue to send our children here with the hope that they are gaining a strong academic foundation that justifies the cost.

Posted: December 18, 2013

I'll start by saying that I am disappointed to have to rate this school as average but am doing so after a great deal of thought about our experience as parents over the last few months. St. Mary Magdalene's popularity represents both a blessing and a curse. As both Cary and Apex have grown considerably in recent years, large numbers of Roman Catholics from around the country have moved to the Triangle area, joined their local parishes and sought what used to be called a 'parochial' school education for their children. So this school takes the position that meeting the demands of a burgeoning population with class sizes of 30 means both keeping the tuition at a reasonable level and satisfying the diocese that educational concerns of parishioners is being met. That sounds good and certainly represents one path that any Principal and diocesan administration can take. A problem, of course, arises when your child, as one of 30 under performs in a subject and may require additional teacher time. It will not happen unless you as a parent take an active interest in getting the teacher's attention. I would add that the daily schedule is far too crowded with specials.

Posted: September 14, 2013

StMM is a fantastic school with dedicated staff that strive to challenge our children academically, while at the same time helping to develop their Catholic faith and promote Christian ethics & service to others. Our children have attended StMM since preschool, and we feel that it is a wonderful church & school community in which to raise our kids.

Posted: September 11, 2013

STMM is a wonderful and vibrant Catholic school. The teachers, staff and students exhibit on a daily basis the important mission of teaching and learning at a high level while caring and praying together and for each other. My child has had six teachers who in so many ways have acted as an extension of our home, instilling beautiful values and while also teaching the subjects at an advanced pace. The neat thing is that the children very often rise to the challenge of strong academics and all other things that go into making a school into a school community. Take note of the school garden. Attend a Thursday morning Mass. Watch the students lead each other in service projects. Cheer for them as the excel on the courts and the fields. You will not find a better partner to assist in raising your child into a responsible young adult.

Posted: September 9, 2013

I love this school. I love it so much that I commute an hour round trip to allow my children to attend. They say it takes a village to raise a child. I have three children, so I certainly need a good village! St. Mary Magdalene is that village. The teachers know my children by name before they ever attend their class. They know their siblings, us as parents and even the grandparents. They care for our children in a way that only close friends or family would. The staff and teachers and administration are not just educating our children, but they are helping us parents raise them. They instill spirituality, a moral code, ethics, and even encourage them to nourish their bodies with healthy food. This school is our home. It is our life. And I love it.

Posted: June 27, 2013

This place reminds me of the Hunger Games. We wanted to like this school so we gave it three years. We had some great teachers. We also had our share of teachers who did not respect children and their needs. The teaching techniques were a bit dated. Some parents complained and the principal cannot admit that a single thing is wrong with his school including teachers who sit at their desk all day. One parent told me I would just have to "put up with it". I don't think so. There are too many options in the area.

Posted: January 3, 2013

We moved to North Carolina a few years ago in the middle of the school year. We were prepared for a hard adjustment but instead St. Mary Magdalene made it a breeze. Our children were welcomed so warmly into the school system as were we into the community of so many transplanted families. From day one, the teachers made a priority to help acclimate my children, getting them up to speed with the curriculum and connected into the spirit of our school. And every day since, the dedication and passion St. Mary Magdalene has for every student made our family feel confident that we made the right decision to enroll into this school. The children are challenged to be the best version of themselves both academically and as young Christians. We are so glad we chose St. Mary Magdalene for our family!

Posted: December 10, 2012

My 2 children have attended another private Catholic School in the past. This is our second full year at StMM. By far, it's the best parent/teacher partnership I have experienced. The teachers are excellent, professional and caring. I am extremely happy with the curriculum, the learning environment and the overall family atmosphere. I love the school more and more each day.

#	Name	Type	City	State	Distance
1	Eagle Ridge	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Raleigh	NC	11.8 mi
2	Hedingham	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Raleigh	NC	19.3 mi
3	Winston Pointe	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Clayton	NC	20.7 mi
4	Forest Oaks	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Bunnlevel	NC	29.3 mi
5	The Summit	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Sanford	NC	29.8 mi
6	Sunset Ridge	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Sanford	NC	30.3 mi
7	Anderson Creek Club	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Spring Lake	NC	30.6 mi
8	Carolina Seasons	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Cameron	NC	31.8 mi
9	Overhills Creek	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Spring Lake	NC	32.8 mi
10	Forest Ridge	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Cameron	NC	34.1 mi
11	Ellerslie Subdivision	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Fayetteville	NC	34.4 mi
12	Castlebrooke	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Linden	NC	35.2 mi
13	Deerfield	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Spring Lake	NC	36.8 mi
14	Kings Grant	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Fayetteville	NC	38.1 mi
15	Woodlake	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Vass	NC	38.2 mi
16	Stonegate Apartments	Apartment Complex	Spring Lake	NC	38.6 mi
17	Inverness	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Fayetteville	NC	39.3 mi
18	Patriot Park Village	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Fayetteville	NC	39.4 mi
19	Kinwood	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Fayetteville	NC	40.5 mi
20	College Lakes	Area of Town	Fayetteville	NC	40.7 mi

#	Name	City	State	Distance
1	North Ramsey Road	Fayetteville	NC	36.3 mi
2	Spring Lake	Spring Lake	NC	38.6 mi
3	Spring Lake by Ft Bragg Base	Spring Lake	NC	39.1 mi
4	Vass	Vass	NC	39.7 mi
5	Carthage	Carthage	NC	40.2 mi

Base	Distance
Raleigh National Guard	11 mi.
Pope Field	39 mi.
Fort Bragg	44 mi.

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