My daughter Lulu is a 7th grader here…read more WMS was founded last year, and it's a sliding-scale private school dedicated to social and economic diversity. There are no textbooks, and in fact, true to the name, most of the learning is workshopped, meaning students learn through real world application, building and creating things. Earlier this year my daughter learned slopes, geometry and trig concepts through building a skateboard and skate ramp. She's created plays, movies, podcasts, books, VR applications, digital games, a zillion woodshop projects (she is very confident with all hardware equipment now).  Her classes have had a 6:1 student to teacher ratio (there are about 15 kids in her grade). This will grow, but won't exceed 10:1 I believe. Each kid gets a new macbook pro and the school uses modern tech - slack, google apps, etc - to communicate with students and families. When the pandemic hit, they smoothly and gracefully transitioned into digital learning, providing live learning all day every day. In the fall, they learned in prospect park all day, and will return there this spring. They have rotated weekly with the 6th grade for in person learning through winter. Each day begins with meditation. They have advisory every day and prioritize social-emotional skills; kindness is a necessary quality to get into the school. They have on-site covid testing and are extremely cautious about covid. True to the promise, the student body is a mix of students from all walks of life, and the tuition ranges from ~$500/year to ~30k/year - I believe there are 5 levels of tuition, although I have no idea who is in what level. The parents are tight and supportive of the staff. As they're a startup, they've been through some teachers as they learn the best fit, which is expected. But the core teachers are enormously talented, enthusiastic, incredible teachers who have a solid and positive rapport with the kids. The school was started by Andrew Ravin, who was a teacher at MS51 for some time. His stem teacher has a PhD in Math from Colombia and still teaches there. They are an impressive group. Above all, the reason I wanted to write this is because my daughter is thriving. She LOVES school. She hates summer camp but when the idea was floated for possible camp with this group, she squealed with excitement at the idea of it. She was a strong student when she started and she has some aptitude in certain areas, so the teachers feed her harder challenges in those areas to maximize her potential, as i'm sure they do with other children who display a capacity for more. There isn't any "mean kid" crap, all the kids have a great relationship with each other and a mutual respect. My daughter's sense of community and confidence has only strengthened through covid. Currently, the school is building out their forever home which will be just on the other side of Prospect Park, 10k sqft of maker and performance space in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. They seem to get a lot of interest from affluent park slope families, but are actively seeking families from less privileged areas.  If you're considering Middle School do yourselves a favor and check it out. Also, if you know kind kids with potential who just need the opportunity to fly, please reach out and let them know about this.Best, Michelle Zassenhaus, Mom to Lulu Galea, grade 7 (formerly at PS 321)

My son attends Workshop Middle School (7th grade), he has built boxes, benches, a skateboard and a…read moreskate ramp as well as written plays, coded games, made movies and podcasts. Choosing, researching, planning and designing they learn math (geometry and trigonometry concepts), for example, needed to complete their projects. The teachers are enormously talented. Ms. Denisse, the humanities teacher, has more than 20 years experience in instruction and is an incredibly sensible person. My son is learning to love school, mostly because there is always someone in the school community who can listen to him, understand him and will not give up on him. My son went through three different elementary schools and never truly engaged or loved school until now. All the kids have a great relationship with each other and a mutual respect. Prospect Lefferts Gardens will be the new WMS home come Sept. 2021. They are currently building at 495 Flatbush Ave. (between Empire and Lefferts), a 10k sq ft of maker and performance space in a middle school. They are actively seeking diverse families from PLG and surrounding neighborhoods. It is not too late to apply... the next free virtual open house is on Feb 28th at 3pm. Marixsa Rodriguez, Mom to Tenoch Saldaña, grade 7

I have been a student at Berkeley Carroll for 13 years. Students are very kind and teachers are…read moreengaging. I am particularly grateful for the math program. The facilities are always being upgraded and are always very clean. As a lifer at BC, I would recommend.

I couldn't disagree more strongly with the prior review. Having had children in the school for more…read morethan a decade, I honestly couldn't be more impressed with Berkeley Carroll. Both from an academic perspective as well as giving children an opportunity to grow as individuals, I have watched my own children truly blossom during their tenure at BC. Whether it is the partnership with NYU to teach kids science and engineering, the excellent drama program, the nationally competitive speech and debate program or the highly competitive athletic program the school excels at that which it puts its mind to. If you are looking for an independent school, I highly recommend giving strong consideration to Berkeley Carroll.

The school is nice and everything but it does need improvement…read more I do recommend going here tho.

Luria is the most amazing place in the planet!! My daughter comes home singing, dancing. I switched…read moreher from another school this year and the results are unbelievable. She used to be bogged down with work and despair. Luria has transformed my daugher! The staff is so loving and professional. The learning is so interesting and multi faceted. I want to be educated there. It's so relaxing and fun. I have to say this place is perfect!!

Looks like a great school. We belong to the synagogue that meets at the school, and the rabbi of…read moreour synagogue is the rabbi in charge of Judaic studies at the school, and many members that send their children there are so happy. We see all of the projects that the children make, and I like how the children work in small groups in the classroom instead of sitting in rows. We've applied twice and not gotten in either time because so many siblings are applying. We'll keep trying.

My daughter is in her 2nd year (1st grade) at the Greene Hill School and it has been so…read moreinstrumental to her growth academically, socially, and mindfully. The community is thoughtful, engaging, and welcoming. The progressive learning approach keeps my daughter engaged, excited, and learning new life and academic skills daily. Teaching the kids mindfulness and ways to communicate at such a young age will really help shape these beautiful young minds to have a deeper understanding into the world but also as human beings. I am grateful to be apart of this community and thankful for the dedicated staff. A tucked away beautiful school gem in a very quiet area of Fort Greene.

Was a great educational experience for my son - creative, experiential learning and cooperative…read moreplay along with an intimate community in which he forged friendships and felt at home with kids across grades.

My son has thrived during his time at Dida Academy. Under the guidance of creative and dedicated…read morementors, he has deepened and developed a range of interests including photography, history and civics, and illustration, to name just a few. Most importantly, he has found a joyful and vibrant community in which to learn and grow.

Dida Academy is the middle school we had been looking for. Our 13 year old son can direct his own…read morelearning experience. Yes, you can customize your child's education! Any subject matter that interests Jack is met with curiosity and encouragement from his teachers, as they guide him towards more challenging questions and broader subject material. They communicate with him on an adult level, and he feels encouraged by the collaboration. No more workbooks and complaining. He wants to go to school!

Love is not even a strong enough word to describe how I feel about my High School!…read more The history and tradition that runs through the hallways it forms a pride that only Loughlinite can describe and understand! Ever thinking about great HS's to send your children to? Well you wont go wrong with Bishop Loughlin! Even after all these years the staff is impeccable and caring and supportive!

This school kept me in line. Thanks to my paternal grandfather's love, principal, Mr. Dorney's…read moreconcern and dean, Mrs. Mckeever's zero tolerance for my bullshit policy, I got my diploma. I learned the Pythagorean Theorem, to play the flute and how to be a Godly woman in a turned up world, in four years. Graduated in 1996 by the skin of my teeth. Grateful to all of the faculty and office staff at Loughlin for literally holding my hand and guiding me through my terrible teens. Rumor has it that my alma mater is shutting its doors permanently soon. I pray that there's no truth to this rumor.

Terrible experience, rude staff, deteriorating facilities, I hated every single day I spent here…read more People here are extremely close minded and ego driven, the hallways reek of industrial rot during the winter, the teachers push a woke agenda forcing students to read literature involving queer characters under the guise of being "anti-censorship". Would give a 0/5 if I could

Nice students at their school I guess. they helped out with my debate. Looks really nice but long…read morecommute tho