ELS now has newer facilities and classrooms. For the past 5 years, ELS Riverdale has also had a…read morephenomenal Academic and Center Director who've created a very student-centered educational and social experience for our students. And they have teachers who are knowledgeable, creative, and passionate about helping their students have the best possible experience while at ELS Riverdale and while living in NYC. If you talk to current students, you will find that their experience is quite different from those of just a few years ago. And those changes were made to benefit you, our students!

This is an awesome school for some very fortunate kids. They do a great job here of educating and…read morebuilding young minds. The teachers, administrators and facilities are all top notch. If your child is lucky enough to attend this school then they should have an amazing experience!

Thought I would update my review on Ivy Prep Early Learning. 5 years and two kids later I am still…read morea proud parent in the community. Both my son and my daughter have received an excellent and safe education here at Ivy Prep in the Bronx. When my child was interviewed for kindergarten, we were told that she is well prepared and will be ahead of her peers with the education and preparation she has received here. My son began his journey with services like OT; PT and SEIT at Ivy prep. They were able to accommodate his service providers within their building and my child was able to receive all of the support he needed. In the Throggs Neck community it is wonderful to have a place like Ivy Prep to prepare your children for a bright and productive future! Highly recommend!!

Best day care/early learning center in the Bronx! Had my son there and now my 4yr old daughter has…read morebeen enjoying learning and experiencing new things everyday!

Fabulous early childhood center! Warm, nurturing, progressive school with amazing teachers. In…read moreaddition to "teaching" the traditional way this school also focuses on modern learning techniques and gives the children the tools they need to learn and succeed in elementary school. Great and diverse community of families. Wonderful program that both our children loved!

The Preschool at WJC is a very nurturing environment. All of the staff and especially the wonderful…read moreteachers are dedicated to the varying needs of each student. They made sure our daughter got the extra attention and evaluations she needed in order to have a successful pre school experience. Play based learning at its finest.

I don't get how the entire school district is on Yelp, but hey you only live once…read more I went through nearly the entirety of all Irvington schools and have yet to go to jail, so they did something right. If you're browsing towns looking for the best schooling around, you probably should look no further. Irvington schools foster a sense of community, freedom, and just enough light-heartedness and personal attention to make it seem worth living in this pricey town (not that Irvington isn't great). I was in the rare class (2010) that actually skipped going to the Main Street School, I went from Dows Lane Elementary (which used to be K-5) directly to the new (at the time) Irvington Middle School and then next door to IHS. All three schools have small classes and amazing teachers. At the middle and high schools which are attached at the hip (literally) the teacher to student relationships are probably the greatest feature. I knew my teachers as friends, and in a high school with only 600 students, you really do get that personal touch. The facilities are pretty fantastic, the middle school is still pretty shiny at this point being nearly 10 years old. The gymnasium is quite large and the theater is quality stuff. The football field truly could use a redesign and astroturf, but what're you gonna do. Also the library is a really nice place to not do work in, too. The science department has great tech, and most rooms in the entire district are equipped with SmartBoards which offer an advanced computerized form of the classic white board. Shockingly I haven't even found SmartBoards in college, so this is pretty great technology. This school district is extremely safe. Aside from a few bomb scares 5 years ago, there are hardly any disturbances. It is representative of the town itself, which is mostly wealthy white people. There are tons of things for a student to do at IHS; after school activities galore. There are about a million and a half ways to get involved in something, or even start your own student group which I did. From the award winning newspaper to foreign film clubs, there is no shortage of after school stuff. There are tons of electives and special interest classes at the schools, so a student is afforded a rare freedom in scheduling that really lets you customize your education. There's the godsend of not having to take math all four years of high school and plenty of off-beat AP classes; not to mention the Syracuse Universe Program "SUPA" that operates through IHS. This allows students to take a few college classes within the walls of the high school! One of my favorite things about my experience. Overall, your kid will get smart and not come home with a black eye. Could you ask for anything more?

Please! Let's be real, it's school. It's not all unicorns and rainbows; the core-subject…read moredepartments have reached the peak of humanity, literally. All they do is give you worksheets, homework, and stress. As a student this a real review. I don't believe the adults who write reviews, they don't experience the hardships of school. Don't expect anything special, it's a regular school. Geez, writing reviews is honestly so tiring. I am giving it a 5/5 because I don't want to ruin it's "prestige". But to be completely honest...I would give this school a 2.748/5

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.

Sadly, the school closed during the pandemic and did not re-open. It had been a nurturing home for…read moreme filled with several loving teachers and inspiring students. I could not have become what I became without the love, guidance and inspiration that I found at OLPH. All good things come to an end; but, other good things come from the love they gave.

If this school was from Pre-K through fourth grade, this would be a great school. Unfortunately,…read morethis school goes from Pre-K through 8th. PROS - Playroom for younger children - Great environment and schoolwork for growing kids - Younger children are taught proper behavior and are watched constantly - Great Math, Social Studies, Spanish, and gym teachers. - Nice Church - iPads for upper class men - Un - needed security cameras CONS *ABOVE ALL THIS SCHOOL ASKS FOR DONATIONS EVERY OTHER DAY. IF YOU ARE TIGHT ON CASH, THIS IS NOT THE SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD* - Older children are forced to take time out of their recess to watch younger children - Recess is only 20 minutes - Upper class men aren't given the least bit of freedom whatsoever - Science teacher poorly prepares students for highschool. The teacher often wastes time by babbling about her social life. SHOULD BE FIRED. - School is very small - Upper class men students aren't allowed to carry their bookbags to classes, which I find blasphemous. - No lockers - No playground (JUST A PARKING LOT) - Teachers are all female which could be pretty uncomfortable - Only sports are basketball and volleyball - Matters are taken too seriously with the upper class men. As if they were children. I graduated from this school and can tell you first hand, if you have a steady job that pays A LOT and can't find an elementary school for your child, bring em' to OLPH. If your child is over 12 or you don't have a great steady job, then OLPH is not the place you want to send your children.

Both of my children attended SCCNS, and I truly can't say enough wonderful things about this…read morepreschool. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt welcomed into a warm and caring community. The teachers are beyond fabulous--nurturing, creative, and deeply invested in each child's growth and development. The director is incredible: thoughtful, approachable, and always going above and beyond to ensure a safe, enriching, and joyful environment for the kids. The sense of community among families is strong and supportive, making it easy to build lasting connections. SCCNS also offers an amazing variety of enrichment activities that made every day exciting for my children--music, art, science, outdoor play, and more. Our experience there was nothing short of exceptional, and I feel so lucky that both of my kids had such a wonderful start to their learning journey.

My daughter goes here and my son will go next year. We moved to Scarsdale (near Mamaroneck) about…read moretwo years ago and we were so fortunate to find the nursery school as it's really connected us to the community. It has been such a warm experience and I can't recommend highly enough.