The practice and education the learning center provides is very helpful and effective. Extremely…read morepleasant atmosphere. All of the teachers are friendly and professional, establish close relationship with all of the students which encourages children to learn more :)

The employees there are pleasant; they do try to make learning enjoyable. I have found that Sylvan…read moremight be OK to help a child improve in a particular subject, but it seems they do not have much of a clue as far as test preparation. They do not teach the children strategies in test taking such as preparing for the SAT or for a Regents examination. Further, they seem to be out of touch with how my child was doing. They told me my child was doing well in a subject and had great confidence he would do well on a critical upcoming NYS examination. Imagine my shock and displeasure when my child failed! Sylvan refused to refund my money, and suddenly came up with all sorts of excuses as if they never had told me he was doing well. I believe they are OK as far as homework help or as a supplement to classwork. But I would not waste my money here for SAT prep, Regents prep, prep for state exams, etc.

This was my elementary school when I was younger. It was great back then and it still is a great…read moreschool. Great staff, great teachers who pour into your life. Very involved with the community and giving back.

Castleton Hill is a wonderful preschool. Such fond memories of the teachers and staff. It is a…read morenurturing environment. Still friends with families that we met 10 years ago. If the school had gone from K through 8, We would've stayed in a heartbeat. They provided learning through play in a nurturing Christian environment.

We feel so lucky to be part of the SSKCA community! There is a holistic approach to education - not…read moreonly is the curriculum challenging but there is a concentration on values, faith and a variety of extra curricular activities to choose from. My children are not only educated but are happy and enthusiastic to go to school!

Being the only catholic school in the region, comparisons become difficult. An independent review,…read morestanding from an educational perspective alone would not be reasonable either. An elite private school this is not. However the tuition is beyond reasonable, and a downright steal if you have more than 3 children in attendance. What applies to most if not all catholic schools also applies here. Uniforms required, fundraisers necessary, and catholic holy days and holidays the school is closed. Where this school truly stands out is with acceptance age. They will accept 2 year olds for a full day (8-2pm) as long as they will be three by December. Pre-k 3 is unique to this area, as daycares, not schools, usually service that age range. Also worth noting is the availability of the principal. Not only is she accessible, but intimately involved with most if not all school functions. hands down, great to see! The school itself is very clean, and has many activities available to its students. The staff is very friendly and appear to enjoy what they do. For those who ARE catholics, it is also nice knowing that your children will be learning their prayers and attending mass on occasion, while in school. I feel blessed to be able to leave my 2 year old in the hands of such a caring teacher and structured organization. So far so good...hope its this easy when my child enters college!

they don't always properly take care of you while some teachers yell at students everyday and they…read moredon't solve bullying problems. PS: ms jimenez is the best counselor i've ever had.shes so slay like omg and she always takes u at random times which is fun like slayyyyy clock it girl

This Bilingual Charter school has been a Godsend to my my family! They have an amazing staff and…read morethe PTA here goes above and beyond. I have 3 children and this my far is the best elementary school ive been through. My son fluently understands spanish and hes only in the first grade! They have given him a skill he will keep for life as well as a a world class education! The staff here works hard for the students and treats my child as one of their own!

Ms. E and the owners helped my 4-year-old when I, as a mother, hit a plateau as her teacher. They…read morewere able to take her to the next level. This particular example was for the NYC G&T exam. She became more confident and comfortable with the test. I'm sure if I reach another point when I can no longer educate her I will seek their help. Thanks again!

Love Ms.Melissa! She's always had a passion for helping children.read more

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!

Shuang Wen School . If you are looking for a good elementary school and middle school for your…read morechildren, you must pay attention to this. When you have questions or you support from school principal. The principal and the newly appointed assistant principal never reply messages to parents. Replying to emails and messages is the most basic courtesy, but we as a parents are not even treated with the most basic courtesy and respect. When we called the school, the school staff will just told us the only thing we can do is wait.

My daughter started at Shuang Wen in 6th grade and has had a wonderful experience. The teaching…read moreand support staff are warm, dedicated and hard working. She was welcomed by the community and has thrived there. She graduates in 8th grade and we will deeply miss everyone at this school. A really special place with a very caring principal and a great eduation.