I can't say enough great things about Speyer. My daughter transferred there in 3rd grade, after…read morestruggling with not being challenged at her previous school. The boredom had turned into detachment and hatred of school in general. When we switched her to Speyer, the sparkle came back. Speyer is able to meet her on her level - and give her the confidence to try things she didn't think she was capable of. The peer group is also just wonderful. While the kids are all bright, there is no atmosphere of competition. The kids all cheer one another in a genuine way. It's a really special place.

Speyer is a breathe of fresh air. My son has been attending since Kindergarten and he comes home…read morewith a smile on his face nearly everyday. The program is challenging but the faculty have found a way to make it fun too. The thoughtfulness dedicated to the programming is unparalleled and the exmissions speak to this success. It's a newer school but the only private program for gifted learners in NYC that emphasizes the need to know your core subjects cold in addition to being a kind person.

Six years I lived down the street from the school. I had the opportunity to enter for various…read morereasons on many occasions. I found this school to be typical of most Public Schools in NYC. It captured my heart because I considered it my neighborhood school. I remember used book sales in the vestibule. It helps raise funds for school needs. I came to this location to vote during election time. They were gracious and the premises were always clean. Since I moved from the vicinity I heard of some disturbing incidents. That was a couple years ago. I'm not concerned because even prestigious academy's have had incidents not far from here. PS 169 tightened control and security since then. Just remember that trouble can show up anywhere! Unless someone tells me different, I'm giving PS 169 Four Stars. It's going to be forever in a corner of my heart.

The Robert F Kennedy School is where I attended junior high school from 1977 to 1981. It had a…read moregymnasium, an auditorium, and a woodworking shop.

Ahhhhhh childhood memories. One of the greatest schools. When I was a child the school system in my…read moreneighborhood was so good. Many parents didn't even think of private school. My family sent my cousins and I there the three of us grew up making friends here and really learning a lot. The area is safe and close to the public library. Over the years though the school expanded heavily to accommodate the growing community of forest hills. The school it self changed a lot. My younger brother (now 16) had been sent to private school after attending this school for two years. My parents say it's not the same. How ever this is my opinion and I feel that it was honestly GREAT!

If you are looking for a progressive school that truly cares about their community, culture,…read morediversity, and nurturing the personal interests of your child and applying it towards their education, Weekday is it! I have loved their openness letting parents in and allowing us to see how the classes truly run! There's a bit of a cooperative mentality where you are welcome to come into the classroom to read a book or introduce something fun and educational, though it is not mandatory like other cooperative schools. All of the teachers have been wonderful--we have voiced a couple of concerns with our child and they have gone above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. I am so grateful to feel that care. One con is that they currently do not have an outdoor fenced in playground, but it's a non issue as they are set to have it installed this summer. They have a lot more exciting plans coming making it even more special--I am a happy parent so looking forward to all of it!

Progressive Education. Community Oriented School which we are passionate about - that's Stevens. My…read moreson has been going to Stevens since the 2's. Everyday he happily goes to school and has a passion for learning. Can't wish for more... He is currently an 8th Grader and is receiving great support for the high school applications. Obviously this school is not perfect, and no school can or will be, but Stevens is constantly adapting and listenning as a community, that's what matters to our family. My son learns about transparency and about growth within the school. He is a happy kid, learning in a safe environment. I have to say, as a family, in the Stevens community, we are all happy here.

My granddaughter attends this school. She is excelling in everything. I've attended some school…read moreactivities such as "friends and family yearly". It's nice to be in the classroom with her and experience her accomplishments.

Best kept secret in NY! This school is so special..... kids in all grades are like siblings to…read moreeach other. Kids from all grades participate in Big Brother/Big Sister program with Early Childhood. Its one huge family. My kids have learned to respect people from ALL backgrounds even though this is a religious day school. No matter how religious or not, you are accepted. Teachers are nurturing and really care about the families at the school. The education is stellar, kids are excelling and learning at higher levels than their peers at other schools.

This school is one of the best in all of Manhattan! With top-notch security, a high-end…read moreeducational cirriculum, a historical past, and incredible teachers - this makes for an amazing educational program and school. On top of that, they have nostalgic and prestegious dignitaries come into the school/synagogue all the time. From the Pope, to Hilary Clinton, to famous musicans, to Fortune 500 CEOs - this school is a place that supports education as its finest.

After the Pandemic lockdown, we were faced with having to find a new preschool for our daughter. It…read morewas a stressful time overall and I felt anxious about having her in a new environment, especially with so many unknowns about Covid, etc. As an educator who would be occupied on zoom all day, and my husband working outside the home, we knew that she could not stay home any longer. But we also felt that she needed structure and social interaction again. As soon as I met with Susan and her staff at First Mountain, I knew that I was making the right decision. The school has surpassed our expectations. Our daughter has come so far in her maturity and behavior, and is completely prepared for kindergarten. Best of all is that she made friends and is very happy. I highly recommend First Mountain.

This is probably the worst place to send a child. We had our daughter enrolled for 3 days and…read morequickly pulled her out after coming home with poop in her diaper. And then realizing it was the same diaper from the morning. The staff is rude, unprofessional, uncaring, and rough with kids. Several parents in the area have already taken their kids out. If it wasn't for the BBB I wouldn't have gotten my money back after being shorted. They ignored my emails, phone called for 3 months prior to me filing a complaint against them with the BBB. For any new parents looking for a preschool in the area. Find a non-profit preschool, not a business. Please be cautious as I still regret putting my daughter there.

Our Lady of Mercy grammer school had a high enrollment when I was a student there for eight years,…read moregraduating in 1985. Classes were small enough that all students received individual attention and the teachers made every effort to ensure the student body would be ready for the high school years that were fast approaching. In terms of size, each grade one through eight had enough students that there were two classes for each grade level, so perhaps fourty children per grade. Life was quite enjoyable as a student at OLM as I attended classes with many of the kids I grew up with in the Forest Hills area. Homework and some classroom work could be done collectively, pranks were sprung occasionally. The dress code was shirt and tie for the boys from the from first grade eventually dress jackets made their way into the required daily wear. This set a nice precedent for our future in the professional world and it was really no extra effort to gear up into our daily regalia. English and math were the strongest subject areas in OLM's curricula in my opinion, not to suggest science, history or any other subjects were lacking in any way. But once in high school, I felt I had a excellent foundation and a bit of a better start on other students from other schools. As it was a Catholic school we had events during a portion of the school year, like the May Crowning and a few others. The Sacraments of communion and confirmation although preformed in church, were learned about in school. It was not called theology, perhaps it was called religion, the name is currently evading me. Children grew through and thrived in their Our Lady of Mercy years in academics, Catholic faith and very close bonds with friends. In fact my friends in grammer school are my closest friends today, some twenty eight years later.