Terrific School in a beautiful place. Our daughter thrived in it's caring atmosphere, and has…read moreblossomed into the strong and confident woman we see today. She learned much more about who she was during her time at Kent School, and has carried that through to her college (UNC Chapel Hill). All in all, a great experience for her, and her education was not only academic but also social and spiritual.

one of the kids there sucks but overall cool that it's on a farm. lil stinky sometimes. love the…read morechemistry teacher

Wow, what a great place to share with your child! Hawthorne Valley is much more than a school. It…read moreis a tight nit community where everyone helps each other. It is the type of place where I leave my keys in the car all day in the parking lot. The type of place where I trust every parent and staff member with my child. I can not say that about anywhere else I have ever been. This school not only provides the academics needed, but the ever more important life skills. I know my child will graduate with the wisdom needed to get started on her own life.

I always thought boarding school is where you deposit snotty, spoiled, incorrigible kiddies when…read moreyou have a pile of cash and nothing more worthy to do with it. Storm King is NOT such a place. Set on manicured grounds in the shadow of Storm King Mountain and just down the road from West Point, SKS is an educational community with an impressive 150 year history (see: https://sks.org). My nephew teaches here. He lives here, with his charges and family. He is an extraordinary educator and reflects the sensibilities of this place. His colleagues are just like him. SKS is exclusive in the sense of expense and rigor (hence not for everyone) but it is not your stereotypical UK snobatorium -- flush with secret handshakes and trust fund teens. It is elite, sure -- but in a good way -- like Yelp; with a Bohemian vibe. Were I in the market for a prep school that boards their students, SKS would be high on my list.

In her first year at Storm King School (9th grade), our daughter has thrived. We are young…read moreparents and have had to make a significant sacrifice to send our daughter to SKS. Based on her first half of the year, it has been the best investment that we could have made. Academics: Coming from public schools in New York City, we have been very pleased that the teachers have high expectations for our daughter and also offer her support and time after class to cover material that she found challenging. In addition to helping her learn the content of each class, she has received support from the Learning Center that has enabled to her to begin to develop the independence and study habits that she will need to be successful in college. Moreover, the teachers have demonstrated a true passion for pedagogy. We have been particularly impressed with her English teacher, and the way that he guides his students to engage with literature and traditional essay writing, while also developing his students' creativity and critical thinking. We also really like that she has the opportunity to take Mandarin Chinese - this is indicative of the breadth of course offerings at Storm King. Extra-curricular activities: From an extra-curricular perspective, SKS has created the environment where students are able to take risks and encourages them to find areas outside of academics that they are passionate about. While previously she did not demonstrate a passion for sports, she has already played on two sports teams in her first half of the year. She particularly enjoyed the experience on the soccer team and built great camaraderie with her teammates. Also, she has participated in the dance program, which is quite extraordinary. The recent dance recital gave the students in the dance program the opportunity to showcase all that they had been working on to the entire school community. Boarding environment and peers: As you might imagine, we were very apprehensive to send our 9th grade daughter to boarding school. However, the SKS boarding experience has exceeded our expectations. First of all, The dean, house parents and other faculty are well attuned to what is happening with the students - which puts us at ease as parents. We also really like that our daughter has the opportunity to interact with such a diverse group of students from all around the world. As a byproduct of being in this environment, she has become more intellectually curious about the world outside of NYC and the United States. She also has developed a close group of friends that have ambitious plans for their future. In summary, the individualized attention, the deep commitment to excellence and the nurturing environment of SKS makes it an ideal place for our daughter to attend high school.

It's intriguing to me (an educator) that Northern Academy of the Arts offers a program in which…read morestudents can do real, actual science, in partnership with NASA. Students won an award for their science work. Northern is a fascinating example of STEAM--science, technology, arts, music. Northern offers ballet, classical music, and classical Chinese dance, along with the humanities and science programs. We visited an arts studio on campus, too, with student's skillful work displayed. A parent spoke of how flexibly the faculty designed course work for his sons--one was extremely good at math, and they let him advance into a much higher grade to do challenging work. Another was extremely poor at Chinese, and the school found two others who were novices and created an ultra-beginner class just for them. If only all schools could do such things! It's good to see a school restoring and using the abandoned Beaux Arts buildings that had become so blighted. Glad they preserved the graceful proportions and aged brick of the old buildings, while making it modern and bright inside.

What an incredible school. They have done amazing things with the area. The school has greatly…read moreimproved the surrounding areas as well. Its a beautiful environment and an amazing day lace for children to gain an exceptional education.

We run, we jump, we swim, we play, We row and go on trips…read more.. But the things that last forever Are our dear friendships! My dear old alma mater. I hail to thee! ~ More to come...

Learned a lot, expensive tuition. Highly recommend the food at the dining hall, especially the…read morepierogies at the grill.

When we chose Bement, we were looking for a school that would challenge our child academically but…read morealso help her grow as a person. What we found was even more than that--a community where teachers truly know and care about each student and where kids feel comfortable pushing themselves in new directions. Since joining Bement, my daughter has taken up basketball--something she would never have tried before. The team trains every day, and they take their games seriously, but what stands out the most is the way she's grown through it. She's learning to work hard, handle wins and losses with confidence, and, most importantly, enjoy the process. It's been amazing to see her build resilience and discover the joy of competing as part of a team. What we love most is that every day at Bement is filled with art, music, sports, diverse cultures, and a deep sense of care for one another. We are grateful to be part of the Bement family and encourage other families to discover the opportunities this special school offers. --- Patricia Kung

Bement is a school where the kids LOVE to learn. They also learn to socialize, play sports, eat…read moremeals together, have art and PE on a daily basis, learn new languages, and learn about different cultures. The Bement teachers truly care for each student and raise the bar so that each child stretches and reaches their potential!!!! Bement is simply amazing!!!! In every aspect!

All my children have attended this school. A wonderful beginning to any child's educational…read morejourney. Loving, caring and immensely qualified faculty and staff. You won't be disappointed. They also have lots of community activities for families and children who don't attend the school.

If only I could give 10 STARS! After falling through the cracks in public schools and only knowing…read morefailure, I reached out to Fusion Academy Westchester Campus. Enrolling my child in this school was the best decision I have ever made. The atmosphere is supportive, rewarding, challenging and caring. My child walked into Fusion with no motivation, lack of confidence and walked out the complete opposite. The staff, Gina, Karla, Ryan, Bill, Veronica are no like any other. The Fusion teachers focus on the way your child learns in a one on one setting. I have never been prouder and have no plans on ever sending my child back to the public school system.

From the owner: Fusion Academy Westchester is a fully accredited 1-to-1 private school for grades 4-12, where…read morepersonalized education unlocks the potential of students with learning, social, or emotional differences. Our White Plains, New York campus offers a full-time program, classes for credit, tutoring, college counseling, and more - all tailored to fit your student's needs. With rolling enrollment and customized scheduling, students can start at any time of the year and build school around their life, not the other way around. It's hard to give a general explanation of a completely personalized school. We'd love to meet you and show you around our unique campus. Connect with us today to learn what makes Fusion Academy the school that changes everything.

Fantastic school for toddlers all the way to 8th grade. It's a fully accredited school in NJ that…read morecombines the best of US and European (French) teaching methods. Although nominally an "Armenian school", children of other ethnicities go there including some of the teachers' children. Children are taught English, Armenian and French w/ a choice of additional languages in later years. A Parent

From the owner: Hovnanian School is a private school that seeks to preserve and elevate the Armenian community by…read morecreating generations of well-rounded and globally-minded leaders. The school teaches in English and French, with half of the curriculum taught in Armenian. Additionally, leadership, self confidence, and public speaking classes are offered in elementary school and continue into middle school. The target area for Hovnanian School is Bergan County NJ, which has a high population of unvaccinated teachers who must wear masks. However, this does not apply to the students. Tuition at Hovnanian School is affordable, but it is one of the few schools that teach in Armenian 50% of the time.