We joined the NDS in the second grade, coming in from a well regarded public school. We could not…read morehave made a better decision. We love the curriculum, teachers, after school activities and community the school offers to the kids and parents alike. I highly recommend it.

I attended Notre Dame from 1987-1996, Kindergarten to 8th grade. Some of the warmest memories I…read morehave of childhood were formed there. A small school, there were only maybe 25 students in our class, and very little turnover, so it provided nice continuity and the ability to establish close friendships for 9 years. The building and classrooms were well maintained. Of course, back in that stone age there was not as much emphasis on computers, so I can't speak to the resources they have today in that area. I very much enjoyed my teachers, and the quality of the education was decent, although I would say it was severely lacking in STEM resources, music, and athletic programs. This may have changed. Although it was a Catholic school, non-Catholic students attended, which might have been difficult for them given that there is a big connection between the school and the church which adjoins it--lots of masses, sacramental preparation, etc. Even though I am not Catholic, I thought that the discussions about morality that took place in the school gave me a strong ethical orientation which I appreciate. As far as the student body, it was not diverse, but at the time the area wasn't very diverse, so hopefully more integration has taken place since then. All this to the side, as a child I loved this school, and I now have a PhD, so maybe loving school is the most important thing.

I returned to SFP after 18 years for my highschool reunion. It was great seeing fellow class of…read more2015 and I was very grateful to the school for putting together such a well-run function. They gave us a tour of their changes and I love how modern the locker rooms, lunchroom and labs have become. SFP is such a big school with small town feel and I really began miss my days there. When I have kids, if I'm still in New York, I'll for sure send them here.

High school is four years, Prep is for life. One of the very best high schools in the country. The…read moreonly high school which can boast a Super Bowl winning Head Coach and a World Series winning Manager as alums. Yes, both Vince Lombardi and Joe Torre went to St. Francis Prep. Founded in 1858, St Francis Prep was located in Brooklyn until 1974 but has been in Queens for the last 49 years. The facilities have been expanded and renovated over the last decade.

There are many places that I would consider overrated. Chaminade is not one of them…read more As a relatively recent graduate, I very much feel as if it prepared me for college. I dare say many of my college classes are easier than those I took at Chaminade. The workload was pretty bad, but again this prepared me well for college and gave me good study habits. I graduated here before they started offering their AP courses, but I'm assuming the academics are still top-notch. They were pretty strict with things like uniforms, cheating, and general classroom nuisance, but I really don't recall many egregiously unfair punishments handed out. Most of my classmates were great and I'm still friends with many of them in college. I never really saw any bullying going on, and even those who I didn't like the most were better people than most at other schools. In terms of the good morals stuff, yeah I'll say that part's a little overrated. They definitely teach you to be the best person possible, and I will say most of my classmates were good people. But some parents try to act like everyone who goes here is a saint or never does anything bad in their life. This just isn't true. A lot of drinking and drugs (mostly just weed) goes on here. Again most of even those who party and stuff are decent enough, it's just perhaps not the most "saintly" place ever like some parents will have you believe. It's one of those places that you don't like, at the moment when you're going there because of the course load and how stressed you will be. But once you look back on it a couple of years into college, you'll see how good it was and how well it likely prepared you.

My former love (Nick K.) along with his younger brother attended high school here. Education is at…read morehigh standards, which embraces young men to become professionals. Chaminade is an independent Catholic college-preparatory high school which truly prepares its students to the real world. I had the pleasure to attend the 2000 graduation ceremony of my former love's brother and the added pleasure to attend live performances of past off-Broadway shows: "Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and "Guys and Dolls." Tuition is very expensive and entry admittance is not very easy. I highly recommend this school for any parents and young men who are entering their high school years. It is a "coming of age" to young men. Chaminade High School's notable alumni are: George Kennedy, 1943, Academy Award-winning actor and Bill O'Reilly, 1967, a political commentator; host of Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor.

I am a student. I have just recently just came back from 5 days of Kent Prep to study for the…read moreenglish and math state test. May i just say, It has been a pleasure. So lets start off with my first day. I walk in. Its is extremely classy. The place is huge in the inside, in contrast with what it looks like from the outside. The place is so professional and aesthetically pleasing may i say. There are beautiful lights and many people at the front desk to assist you. There is a vending machine conveniently located near the office. When i first went in, they asked me to fill out a form. Surprisingly, they serve lunch and transportation. And the lunch is high class lunch. It is completely kosher or halal i believe. They served nice FINE PIZZA, beautiful penne pasta, macaroni, and a bunch of other nice supplements. Now the teaching. In the beginning of the class you take a mock test. This is rather pleasing because it is exactly like the NYSAT tests but much harder. After that, you meet your teachers. They are not the bad high school student teachers that just want money. They are real life teachers. I know for a fact that there is one english teacher who is from england. he has the best experience and can teach English better than my english teacher. Then math. It took a little long to review but oh well...... The extra explanations are extremely helpful. Not only that, Mr. Mike, educated us on jokes and riddles and other useful information. He is forming us into well-minded students. Overall, the time there was perfect. But kinda too long. 10-4:30. But time flies when you learn at kent.

From the owner: Kent Prep is a renowned test prep center where we help students maximize students' potentials to…read morehelp them gain admissions into competitive public and private schools. We have been helping students and parents for 29 years achieve their academic dreams by providing them with curriculum and instructors of the highest quality. Kent Prep believes that scores aren't everything, and strives to help students discover their passion and academic interests. Kent Prep's distinguished teams of grade specific counselors provide personalized and exceptional guidance and academic support to meet each student's individual strengths and weaknesses. We recognize each student's unique academic abilities, and as an enrichment center, we allow them the flexibility and freedom to learn at their own pace. Also as a renowned test prep center, we help students maximize their own distinctive potentials to help them gain admission into the schools that fit their particular conditions.

First of all seeing these other reviews I am so very annoyed that these people are sharing reviews…read morebased on their experience from YEARS ago. Do not listen to them. I graduated from this school in 2012 and I must say I had an amazing experience. The classes and grades were very small so the learning environment is very intimate which made it so much easier to learn. The teachers were all very wonderful and cared greatly for their students. I received a wonderful education that prepared me greatly for high school, and it was very obvious in high school that I and others that attended this school were much more prepared than students from other schools. We learned discipline and respect for one another. I received a wonderful religious education and would not trade it for anything so please disregard these other reviews, because they do not apply to the current status of this wonderful school.

Okay the two reviews here are from 15-20 years ago so come on! Catholic schools in general were…read morevery different back then and they sound like they had bones to pick. With that said, my review is CURRENT! My daughter has been attending OLV (as we call it) this past year for their full day prek program. She absolutely loves it and it has been so good for her- not only socially (Never went to day care), but academically and spiritually. She is excelling at her letters and numbers (which since she wasn't in daycare I thought she might be behind). They learn about God and religion at the same time which I could not be happier. The kids are all very respectful. It's a nice small school with a community feel to it and everyone knows everyone. If My daughter is having a bad day, I can tell the office manager and she says she'll check up on her. You don't get that in a public school. And we actually live two blocks away from a public school but I felt it was too large and she would get lost in it. I don't regret my decision at all and as hard as it will be financially, we plan to keep her there till the end with 8th grade. Also want to mention their after school program is awesome. So flexible. I work from home so sometimes I can pick her up and sometimes I can't. I can call the school on the fly and put her in the after school program that day and I pay as I use it! A lot of other schools make you pay for set days with a monthly fee whether you use it or not. So please please don't go by reviews from eons ago and feel free to contact me if you want to talk about the school further! I'd be happy to help... because that's what parents at this school do for each other!

I have no idea why there aren't 1,000 5-star reviews for this school and all of its amazing…read moreteachers. Growing up in New Hyde Park, I knew the teachers and so many kids/parents who went to Gloria Dei and loved it. When I had my own child, there was never a question where they would go. My daughter started in this school last year in the 2 year old separation program. We had tried daycare with her for a while prior but after months struggling to adjust we finally pulled her out and hired a nanny. The first 2 weeks of school my daughter (and most other 2 year olds) were scared and cried for a while after dropoff. But this school anticipates and is prepared for that adjustment helping the kids and parents through. After 2 weeks it was like a switch went off and my daughter suddenly loved school! She made friends, learned to socialize and play and became comfortable separating. I noticed a marked difference in her communication, motor skills and confidence very quickly in the year and she progresses from there. Most importantly, she loved and looked forward to her time there. My daughter is currently enrolled in the 3 year old program with mrs.cherson and continuing to love school and thrive. Mrs. Cherson, the founder and director of the school, is a talented, compassionate and patient teacher. I'm always excited to come home from work and hear how school was. My son will be starting the 2 year old program next year while my daughter continues with them into mrs. Hansen's pre-k. Although there is universal pre-k in the town that would save me money the experience we've gotten here is worth it. I love the teachers, the small community and the friendly faces and parents you meet dropping off / picking up kids. Can't reccomend this school enough!

My son went here. At first of course its a struggle to separate from your parents. Eventually he…read morelet go and enjoyed his days here . Always happy when he leaves . Best place to start and you can trust the team here. I wish it was closer to us but sadly we will have to get a school closer due to my schedule otherwise we would have put him in another year.

This school has really deteriorated over the years. Couples move to this area thinking that the…read morepublic schools are so exceptional; however, they quickly realize that the school system here is a mess. Many parents who have children who excel decide to transfer their children to private schools such as Kellenberg, Sacred Heart, Chaminade and Mary Louis Academy. The teachers do little to nothing to challenge the more advanced students, thereby encouraging the parents of the high-performing students to transfer them elsewhere. I was in this school recently and the hallways smelled of marijuana.

As I am a bit past the expiration date to attend high school, i am reviewing FPMHS solely on my…read moreexperiences as a visitor and guest.. First, the school grounds are very well kept. Clean common areas, well lit parking lots and walkways. The football/soccer field is neatly trimmed with a recently replaced rubberized track circumnavigating the field. The baseball field is above average for that of a public school. The hallways and gymnasium, albeit tidy, are a bit outdated. The staff, however, is polite, helpful and very friendly. Definitely a school I would have enjoyed being matriculated at.

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** I will keep this brief but please do not send your child to this facility…read more They simply do not clean the facility properly to say it lightly especially in this era of Covid. My son contracted a bacteria. What was completely disheartening was that not one staff member reached out to see if he was ok (he was out for 14 days). He had a rash, diarrhea and the doctor could not treat his original ear infection until they could figure out the bacteria which they said could only contracted there. As a result, bacteria created a toxic reaction with various antibiotics. This type of corporate run business in not where you want to send your child for proper warm and loving care for their development. At the end of it, my son was suffering and not one person cared enough to see if he was ok. I had to miss work for weeks at a time, battling to keep my job, and gave up a proper babysitter for this cold and heartless childcare facility. Disgusting! I know it is expected your child get sick from daycare exposure is only natural but this was not normal. The staff could care less and the director is not pleasant to deal with at all. If you are miserable working with beautiful, wonderful children, then you should find another line of work. This is simply a business not a place that cares about your child's wellbeing. Your child will be just a number and a payment.

If I could give no stars I would. My child got sick and they removed her from register even though…read moreshe was on legal home instruction in my district. I never had a sit down meeting with the ap or principal. There was never a behavior issue and grades were good. The year before she made honors. How does a catholic school have no tolerance for a sick child.

This school is a school that prepares girls for the real world and their future. It satisfies the…read moreeducational needs of young women. It is competitive and instills three values of discipline, honor, and integrity in its students. Best private schools in New York

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Ms. Sammi and the amazing team at Little Genius. I…read morefirst met Ms. Sammi when I was searching for a 3-K program for my son. We felt incredibly lucky to secure a spot, as Little Genius is such a highly sought-after program--and it truly lived up to its reputation. My son absolutely loved his time there. A few years later, we were fortunate enough to enroll our daughter shortly after she turned one. We had complete peace of mind knowing she was in such caring and capable hands under Ms. Sammi's guidance. She has learned so much and genuinely enjoys going to school each day. I always looked forward to the weekly projects she proudly brought home, as well as the festive Christmas performances. Ms. Sammi does an exceptional job communicating with parents, often sharing sweet moments and photos that brighten my day. It's clear how much love, attention, and dedication she and her team give to each child. It's hard to believe that three years have already flown by and that my daughter will soon be graduating. I'm confident she is more than ready for pre-K and will continue to thrive. While it's bittersweet that we won't be seeing the wonderful staff at Little Genius every day, I'm sure we'll stay in touch. We are so grateful for the care, support, and love shown to our children--it truly means everything to our family.

Little Genius has proven to be an exceptional educational institution. My son, currently enrolled…read morein Pre-K, has already mastered much of the curriculum, a testament to the outstanding efforts of Ms. Sammi and her dedicated team. Ms. Sammi and her educators exhibit a remarkable blend of friendliness and support, creating an atmosphere that feels like an extended family. The environment they foster is not only safe and nurturing but also vibrant and engaging, ensuring that learning is both enjoyable and effective. She is so good we are gonna enroll our next kid too !