What a wonderful school! I have been coming to do teaching-student observations and the atmosphere…read morehere is wonderful. The principal really cares about her students, she's always welcoming them in the morning and sometimes during recess she's out there too, very friendly. The teachers are really professional, strict and lovely at the same time. They know how to teach strict and show compassion at the same time. I enjoy coming here and learn from them, because I could not imagine learning from anyone else. The classrooms are very colorful and they're all different. My favorite one is the jungle classroom! And they sure know how to decorate.

I don't normally write reviews for a school. But this school is really top notch for all the…read moreschools I have searched for my kids. Great school, great programs including music, art, science, and social classes from preschools to higher grades. As a parent, I'm very impressed and the kids are happier here. Trust me, there are schools, private schools out there can't even come close to this. The principal is leading her team of staff to an excellence model of all schools should be.

As an alum, I can't thank my teachers, volunteers and the broader community that made up GAI…read more Decades later, I still maintain my friendships with my former classmates and their parents. Alum send their kids to GAI, and on a per capita to cost to specialized high school attendance basis, this is the best deal in town. And the kids learn Greek too!

I am an Alumnus, my sister and my son, too. Close knit…read moreschool experience for young ones- pre K to 8th grade. Children get along like family. We are a Greek Orthodox community- Church services are included if requested. All applications are considered but space is limited. Register early.

This is considered one of the best school in Queens. The teachers and principle are very friendly…read moreand the best about this school is the diversity of students that you see. This area is one of the most diverse place in the world.

The school is absolutely great for all. The Staff and Teachers are always happy to see children day…read moreby day and I love how well they have taught children in English and Math. I recommend this school for all kids who are aging into Elementary School. I think my 4th grade teacher Mr. Wiecezak is still there I don't know but he was great and I can remember his happiness for teaching. Hope your child enjoys P.S. 173 as well.

My elementary school! I loved my time here and still get sentimental everytime I drive past it. My…read morekindergarten teacher Mrs.Greenberg is probably not there anymore but she was amazing and helped me through my struggles learning english after moving to the U.S-I can still remember the layout of her classroom and the smell of crayons as if it was just yesterday. This school has great resources and caring teachers, my tenant's daugter attends this school now and is so excited for the new school year next week. They must be doing something right to get kids wanting for school to start! PS. 173 will always have a sweet spot in my heart!

The school sucks. Firstly I Found a hair in my food. Next Every teacher leaves. The school has ac…read morein the principle's office but not in the classes. The school raised 2.5 million dollars for a new gym but the gym has not changed. They also suspend people for dumb things not important. You also have to pay 5 dollars if you break a chair. We raised around 2 thousand dollars to buy a new water fountain when it had a bad water level. There has been bad things like someone cracked there head open at gym. The only good thing about this shitty school is the church!!!!

As a parent I was extremely disappointed with the teacher my child had. She was unkind , angry and…read moreextremely demanding on my kindergartener. She yells at the children and has a negative approach that children are scared of. Mrs. Mollen should NOT be teaching kindergarten! Her STRIKE system makes children anxious! This is not what kindergarten is about! If the child makes a mistake, playtime is taken away rather than a quick 4 minute time out! Unbelievable!!! This period for children should be a time of discovery, play, and socializing, not a strike system!!!! The school should STRIKE her out & try to be more Christian & loving, instead of keeping Mrs Mollen, I mean MONSTER on staff!!! Do not have your child here!!!

Gorgeous Church that breathes life in the Westchester Square area of the Bronx. They had a donkey…read moreand a lama brought over from some stables for Xmas eve, and the community participation here is very high. This church really stands out and is quite beautiful.

Teachers yell and scream at kids. As a parent who had a child at this school and has seen how…read moreteachers do their work remotely, I am appalled at their behavior. Screaming at the kids for not understanding something is not acceptable. Yelling at the kids for not being capable of tracing or drawing something perfectly is not acceptable, especially when their hand muscles are still developing. Berating a kid when he/she froze while answering a question is unacceptable and just shows what type of hostile environment is fostered at this school when kids even freeze. Yelling and putting down children because they're taking time while completing a task that is time consuming is not only unacceptable, but abusive. Yelling at a little child because he/she was distracted in a class that is not engaging where all they do is fill out worksheets, listen to muffled videos, and answer more worksheets is not acceptable. Yelling at a child that is still learning how to write their name because it's taking him/her too long is appalling. As a parent, you want your child to be in a safe environment; an environment that is welcoming, nurturing, and that fosters respect. This was not the case I encountered while my child received remote instruction at St. Raymond's. What is more appalling and worrisome is that this happened in front of other parents and caregivers. What happens inside the school when parents are not there? This type of behavior from the teacher and teacher assistant also happens in other classrooms. I have heard another teacher from a nearby classroom yelling at her little kids as well. There is absolutely NO reason why an "educator" needs to yell, berate, or scream at any student, let alone little ones constantly. This was an everyday occurrence. The teacher and teacher assistant always seemed peeved and annoyed. They didn't seem to enjoy their work at all. Imagine being a small child spending 7-8 hours of your day in a hostile environment where you do not know if you are going to get yelled at for some arbitrary reason. In the midst of this terrible pandemic, I was somewhat thankful that my child was receiving remote instruction so that I, as well as other people in my family and my child's caretaker, could see what goes on at this school. Unfortunately, the best the school administration can do is just change your child to another classroom. This is very telling. Teachers face no repercussions and clearly the administration does not care. Also, the teacher in my child's classroom did not provide differentiation of instruction or offered other ways to explain the material. If the children did not get it, she would become exasperated and berated them. This is not teaching. It does not matter how many years these teachers have been working as educators, if you can't foster a respectful, welcoming environment; if you can't differentiate instruction; if you can't explain new material in different ways so that everyone understands; if you are not capable of providing an engaging class, especially for little ones; if you "wing things" as the teacher has said herself during instruction; if all you do is fill out worksheet after worksheet, play videos that do the teaching for you; if you can't behave professionally with parents; if you can't regulate yourself as an adult in a classroom with little ones, then you are NOT a teacher and should not be in a classroom dealing with little ones. You are merely an actor regurgitating material and doing the bare minimum. In other words, you are a body collecting a check. As an educator, this type of teacher is an embarrassment to the profession. Fortunately for the school and the teacher, we can't record them. Thus, they have full control while rendering the parents and the children powerless since teachers like this do not face any consequences. I am thankful I was able to find another school for my child.