Both of my children are in middle school and have been at Hackley since Kindergarten. Although many…read morepeople think the curriculum is rigorous, the students are well prepared for the academics in university and are able to organize and perform well on their own. The campus is beautiful but most importantly the teachers are amazing educators who genuinely care for the students and often have their own children in the school. My husband and I could not be happier with Hackley.

I contacted the Hackley Alumni Relations Office for a reason I do not feel like getting into now on…read moreyelp. It was all innocent enough. I spoke with Margie, in charge of Alumni Connections who told me to call back on Friday when she would have more time to speak with me and handle my issue. I remember feeling as if it can be handled right then and there when I explained it to her, and it wasn't so complicated. In fact the whole thing would have taken all but three minutes no matter how we resolved it. I left not one but two voice messages for her on that Friday at her request and she never called back. This was two weeks ago yesterday. I do not think she forgot and I don't think she is that busy. If she forgot to call back or didn't have time, then she can't handle her job very well. I feel as if it was done purposely though. If she does not want or is unable to cater to someone, there are more professional ways of handling it than telling a person to call in order not to call. I was surprised to see that such a fine institution as Hackley, hires staff that do not represent the extraordinary excellence they pride everyone else in their school in having; teachers, students and families. I think Hackley should have higher standards when screening out for certain roles such as Director of Alumni Engagement to better set an example for their students on how to interact with people.

We've had such a positive experience in our first year at Alcott Montessori. The teachers are…read morecaring and engaged, the structure provides a great balance of independence and routine, and communication with families is super consistent .

My daughter attended Alcott for ages 2-5. She is now a kindergartener, and we are so grateful for…read moreher experiences at Alcott. The teachers at Alcott are absolutely wonderful, and created an excellent introduction to school and learning. The program is Montessori and ages are mixed in 3-5s, which we loved, because the older children lead the younger children. My daughter learned more than her letters and numbers, she learned to be confident in her self, and kindness. Alcott prepared her for kindergarten, but also fostered curiosity and a love of learning. We plan on sending her younger sister when she is old enough.

Wonderful school with a fantastic Principal who hears parents and children and has made so many…read morewonderful improvements to the school and is continuing to do so my son is actually happy to go to school and learn an d receive a great education. There are so many events and enrichment programs it is wonderful.

My four year old child just completed her first year of pre-K here…read more I was impressed with the school and teachers. I was a bit apprehensive at first because it was so much cheaper than the other private Pre-K schools we looked at but within the first few weeks we were impressed. The teachers were very engaged and my child, who is shy, took to the teachers right away. I loved that they would get homework and the arts and crafts they did were adorable. There were a lot of field trips and off-site events - awesome for kids. Security is very important here - buzzed in entry, visual recognition of caregiver before child can leave, etc. The class was very diverse. There were easily four or five bilingual children (Indian, Ukrainian, Spanish, Italian).

Truly not a school wasting your money on. "Financial aid" scholarships are given mostly to Bronx…read moreBaseball players and those in need receive nothing. Staff constantly turns over and is unresponsive to communication. Pick another catholic school where your son will have many more opportunities, especially in their senior ear. While most schools in the area are coordinating trips/ activities etc Salesian offers a BBQ. Zero quality. This school is a perfect example of why people choose not to be religious or walk away from religion. If this is their Christ like example we are all doomed.

This school is really beautiful the staff care about there students and go out of their way to make…read moresure they are learning and being helped. Everybody from the Gym teacher to the receptionist are great. If you want your son to learn in a caring environment that helps him achieve this is the perfect school. They have a beautiful campus and lots of sports and activities .

Why are the parents no longer allowed in the school? My son be starting kindergarten and I was…read morejust told after registering son that parents aren't allowed in the school. As a mom of a son who just starting school you would want to meet his teachers and know where his classrooms are. Maybe they need to up their security instead of not letting parents in the school.

Great school that cares for the whole person and cares not only about the academics but the…read moresocial/emotional wellbeing of students.

This was the best school ever! Super fun/great. Has two great playgrounds and awesome swings in the…read morebigger playground. Also has an outdoor basketball court. I Edgewood!

Please heed to this warning. If your child identifies as a person of color, please do not send them…read morehere! I write this review to save a future parent and child the aggravation,discrimination, and racism that occurs within this school. I was not the only poc student that experienced this, and unfortunately I probably wasn't the last. I experienced several acts of racism, in front of faculty and behind closed doors, and each case practically fell on deaf ears. The administration will make it seem as though the situation has been handled but that's the farthest from the truth. The same perpetrators will still be rewarded in the end, if they are favored by faculty. The faculty also has a hand in the racism as well, whether they openly support it, reward the aggressors in the end, or commit their own acts of micro or macro aggressions. I say all this to say, save your time, and save your money. The education is also subpar at best. Even if you are not a poc student, if you don't feel like wasting your money, don't send your child here. The most they'll learn is the lyrics to sweet Caroline . Not trying to be rude at all, but it's the truth. Do with this information what you will.

VMA is a private Catholic school in the Country Club section of the Bronx run by the sisters of the…read moreCongregation of Notre Dame. The grades run from pre-K to 8th grade. This school is not affiliated with a specific parish unlike the other local catholic schools (such as OLA and St. Benedicts.) The school has a beautiful waterfront campus that contains 3 different buildings. In my opinion, this is the best grammar school in the neighborhood.

Great school great teachers great education everything but the food sucks and I mean absolutely…read moresucks I hate the food and it sometimes make me throw up when I go there every few months so yeah not good food