Both of my children are in middle school and have been at Hackley since Kindergarten. Although many…read morepeople think the curriculum is rigorous, the students are well prepared for the academics in university and are able to organize and perform well on their own. The campus is beautiful but most importantly the teachers are amazing educators who genuinely care for the students and often have their own children in the school. My husband and I could not be happier with Hackley.

I contacted the Hackley Alumni Relations Office for a reason I do not feel like getting into now on…read moreyelp. It was all innocent enough. I spoke with Margie, in charge of Alumni Connections who told me to call back on Friday when she would have more time to speak with me and handle my issue. I remember feeling as if it can be handled right then and there when I explained it to her, and it wasn't so complicated. In fact the whole thing would have taken all but three minutes no matter how we resolved it. I left not one but two voice messages for her on that Friday at her request and she never called back. This was two weeks ago yesterday. I do not think she forgot and I don't think she is that busy. If she forgot to call back or didn't have time, then she can't handle her job very well. I feel as if it was done purposely though. If she does not want or is unable to cater to someone, there are more professional ways of handling it than telling a person to call in order not to call. I was surprised to see that such a fine institution as Hackley, hires staff that do not represent the extraordinary excellence they pride everyone else in their school in having; teachers, students and families. I think Hackley should have higher standards when screening out for certain roles such as Director of Alumni Engagement to better set an example for their students on how to interact with people.

A truly excellent place to learn and grow. Excellent academics and test scores continually outpace…read morepublic schools. A smaller environment with big results. My son is happy and thriving!

From the owner: Transfiguration School, founded by the Carmelite Friars, is regarded as one of Westchester's finest…read moreelementary schools because of its strong commitment to educational excellence. Situated in historic Tarrytown, New York, Transfiguration opened its doors in 1949. Today, Transfiguration School is part of the Central Westchester Catholic School Region and continues its tradition of educational excellence. It is not by chance that Transfiguration has earned a place of high recognition within the academic community. Over the years, Transfiguration School has matured and grown adhering to the belief that a commitment to excellence in all areas of education would result in a school that would produce qualified, caring Christians.

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

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?

This is a review of their gym space and not for the whole center. The gym has multiple drawbacks…read morethe most important one being not having multiple machines for strength training. Last summer they changed vendors for the machine and since then they seem to break quite a lot, and the repairs take forever. For example, currently the leg machine has been out of order for three weeks. And the cable machine is broken every week. So during busy times I end up wasting 15 to 30 minutes waiting for equipment. In the summertime it can get very stuffy inside because they don't have adequate airflow or fans. I have made multiple suggestions in their suggestion box, but as of now seen no results. I am hoping they will be moved to action after reading this review. I give them one more month and after that, I'm switching to somewhere else.

What an amazing community asset this is. The exercise offerings are extensive. Plus book clubs…read moreand social groups and lectures are fascinating. I just love going there's. Staff is very helpful. It's a pain to have to sign up in advance for some classes but the place is very popular.

Administration - D Teachers C - level…read more Think twice before registering your child at this school if you are paying full tuition. Lots of students at this school get financial aid - Inner city. But if you are paying full tuition, I don't recommend this school, Administrator at this school is really bad. Also, the teaching level is not good. This school is worse than a public school nowadays.

am extremely frustrated with the curdent state of this school. The administration has implemented…read moreoverly strict policies and restrictions that are making it difficult for students to thrive. My daughter comes home every day overwhelmed by the excessive workload and disheartened by how harshly she is treated. The recently introduced demerit system is particularly concerning -- it feels unnecessarily punitive and lacks fairness and flexibility. Instead of promoting growth and accountability, it seems to be focused on control and discipline. Furthermore, the restrictions placed on the school-issued MacBooks are counterproductive. Essential applications, such as the Notes app, are disabled, despite students relying on them to stay organized, manage assignments, and prepare for exams. These limitations hinder students' ability to use their tools effectively and do not support a healthy academic environment. As a parent, l urge the school to reevaluate these policies and consider the long-term impact they are having on students' well-being, motivation, and overall learning experience.