Pine Spring Elementary School

Posted: November 26, 2025

My child thrives at this school. The Principal and her admin team are amazing. Very engaged and active PTA. The AAP is excellent.

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Posted: May 1, 2024

I waited for a couple of years before writing a review so I could really get a feel for the school and community. Bottom line we are so thankful for Pine Spring. The principal and vice principals are amazing, engaged and supportive. My daughter has had 3 years of great teachers, and has made a sweet little friend group. The PTA works hard to plan fun events, and create relationships between staff and families, as well as between students’ families. We had the chance to send our daughter to another school for level 4 Advance Academics, and we chose to stay at Pine Spring for their level 4 AAP. (And so did many other families.) Pine Spring is a small, lovely community based school and I highly recommend sending your children here!

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Posted: August 22, 2022

Good teachers , very good environment. This is really a Gem

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Posted: August 20, 2022

Perfect school. My both kids goes to Pine elementary school. They learned new skills

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Posted: July 15, 2021

Pine Spring is a hidden gem! We absolutely love the school and the community and my child is thriving there. The teachers are amazing and the principal is one of the best in the county. Before you make a decision, I highly recommend reaching out the PTA or a neighbor to ask about their experience. I almost guarantee you will hear only good things!

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Posted: November 22, 2019

I love Pine Spring. From the custodians up to the Principal and all between, this is a special place. If you are considering Pine Spring, I recommend reaching out to the PTA or to the staff or parents to get a feel for this very special community. Ask about Bridge to Kindergarten, a free summertime program for rising Kindergarteners, go play on the playground after hours or the weekend to meet other satisfied parents. You will find out that Pine Spring is a wonderful school tucked away in a little neighborhood. I am completely delighted with my child’s experience there.

Posted: November 22, 2019

Posted: November 22, 2019

The teachers are the strongest advocates of the school. Ask any of them and they will tell you how special Pine Spring is. I truly love my child’s teacher and feel deeply connected to her. I feel like through artwork, parent teacher communication, and the take home folder, I am well informed as a parent about what’s going on in the classroom. The class sizes are small and children get individualized attention. Many of the teachers have been at Pine Spring for a long time, choosing to stay where they are happy. Low teacher turnover is an impressive indicator for Pine Spring.

Posted: November 22, 2019

This is a value-based inclusive environment. I have seen how kind and welcoming Pine Spring students can be. I have seen a strong emphasis on values and character building in my child’s homework. I have seen how new kids are welcomed and guided by their peers in the cafeteria. I have seen the librarian recommend books with positive values and encouraging messages. I wish the world was as kind and inclusive as Pine Spring students and staff.

Posted: November 22, 2019

The principal Ms. Yak is an amazing individual who puts a lot of heart and soul into what she does. She sets the tone for an encouraging environment where ALL students can succeed. She brings a wealth of experience to Pine Spring and integrates new approaches to education and learning in a very inclusive and supportive way. She is always present and available. I love her support of the PTA, how much appreciation and gratitude she shows all staff from custodians to teachers, and how she’s always up for fun with the students. Her positive energy is fabulous.

Posted: November 22, 2019

Despite it’s small size, Pine Spring is able to support and encourage students on all parts of the learning spectrum. There are opportunities for gifted students to take a more challenging learning track while remaining at Pine Spring. Pine Spring students interact with classmates of all abilities and it is very inspiring.

Posted: November 22, 2019

I am confident that if my child or I saw or experienced bullying at Pine Spring and told a teacher or staff member it would be handled immediately. I believe that this is a zero tolerance for bullying learning environment.

Posted: January 18, 2019

It is an interesting experience at pine spring the teachers are very supportive

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Posted: May 31, 2017

Front office is very involved with the students and as for the teacher they have been fantastic too. Lots of feedback on how my son is progressing and even gave areas to focus on during the summer break.

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Posted: March 9, 2017

The kids need to become bullies to get by in this school.

Posted: March 9, 2017

Worst services for special needs students. Worst in every way. If your child has special needs, you should run, not walk, from this school. Try a better district.

Posted: March 9, 2017

The school favors certain students; disfavors others.

Posted: March 9, 2017

I suspect pine spring gets the teachers on the lower rung.

Posted: March 9, 2017

They mostly teach the test. Rote memorization without any real understanding or learning.

Posted: March 9, 2017

Most of the staff is incompetent, the rest is questionable. Social workers are lazy and certainly couldn't get a job at a real school. My son has been there for 5 years. His needs aren't met, and no one wants to make the effort to see that they are met. If you can afford to move to a better school district, they you should. It's worth it.

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The Bobcat Rs teach students to respect themselves, respect others and respect property. It's wonderful, and the students live those values.

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Posted: March 2, 2017

The low rating is so wrong! The school is a caring, educational community of persons from around the world. PSES embraces the many cultures that attend the school and all the students benefit as a result of the inclusion. The teachers are AMAZING. Most are long-time veterans who love, love, love their school and go above-and-beyond for "their kids." I've had nothing but wonderful experiences here, and I'm grateful that my children go to school here. The PTA is small but mighty with lots of events throughout the year that benefit the entirety of the student body. Children are taught to be respectful, and that value shines in everything that PSES does.

Posted: February 1, 2015

How can you give a bad grade to this wonderful school with amazing staff and teachers? Probably because parents expect too much. I've never seen any problems with this school. Principal Peri is a very funny and the kind person! He makes sure students and teachers are enjoying learning and make every school events fun. Also giving parents great tips on how to become a better teacher to our children. I have never had any teachers I had problem with. They are all nice and know what each student needs. Thanks to them, my son loves to learn math and other countries (thanks to the cultural diversity at this school!)

Posted: October 28, 2014

To all the reviewer, did you see the English and Math score? How it is going down in recent years? Few of the teacher neglect the parents due their ethnicity. The principal is scared of veteran teachers. The office staff's are efficient. The nurse is clueless. I'm scared of the security standards of the school - back door open etc. So, here is the answer to my first question, "Yes I am afraid, my kid will be treated differently; if I open my mouth on the PTA". Good bless!!!

Posted: August 27, 2013

Clean and staff and pta very involved. Lots of school pta events that are fun for parents and kids.

Posted: August 26, 2013

4 stars is so completely wrong, I would at least give Pine Spring a 9. I went there from k to 6th grade and I have nothing but good memories of that place. The staff is very dedicated, and its a great environment for kids to learn at. The afterschool program is great as well.

Posted: January 30, 2013

Wow, I just can't believe the "4" rating that Greatschools gives Pine Spring! Just 2 years ago it was a "7" and things have only improved there and in the surrounding communities. What did change was a tougher state-wide math test, and across the board every VA elementary school will appear to have worsened in Math because of the new criteria. The teachers at this school are awesome, and the PTA holds many fun activities for the kids throughout the year. The SACC program is enriching and there are several before and after school activities for the kids. The school building itself is clean and in very good repair, and a place of learning in which the kids can be proud. The school lunches are definitely above average, nutrition-wise, and the new Principal, Mr. Peri, has met and exceeded the high expectations of the parents. I really urge Greatschools to look deeper than just the one-year decline in the Math scores due to the tougher state criteria.

Posted: September 25, 2011

I've had 3 children go through this school, so I've been a parent here since 1999. I have been extremely pleased by so many hard working teachers, unbelievable principals, and just an all-around wonderful school climate and community. The pta puts on a lot of really nice events, including my favorite - International Night, which really showcases what a rich and diverse community attends Pine Spring. My oldest is at TJ now and I know he was very well prepared at Pine Spring.