Research Pequenakonck Elementary School public Schools in Ossining, New York

“Awesome school. A public school that is more like a private school. You definately can't find this out in long Island. Very strong PTO. teachers are amazing. My sons vocabulary has improved within 2 months of attending. Great afternoon enrichment programs.”

“I've had 3 children go through PQ. All were very happy and excelled throughout their years here. The teachers are warm and giving and the environment is welcoming. We had a great experience at PQ.”

“This school has a challenging curriculum and much is expected from the students. Professional, dedicated teachers service the needs of all the students, from those with learning disabilities to the gifted child. Each child is seen as a unique individual. If you are looking for 'worksheet homework' you won't find it here. Students are taught to question, analyze, investigate, and draw conclusions - to be invested in their own learning.”

“We have been pretty happy for the most part, although my Second Grader had a tough year this year. The teacher was out for a few months, there was no parent involvement and there was no homework given for a month. My first grader had an excellent year though, so I guess you can't condemn the school for one teachers mistakes...Great parent involvement in the school, and the children are definitely challenged academically. Because of the small amount of kids in the classes, the sports programs seem to be slightly limited.”

“The school is great for children with academic problems because there are a number of programs geared toward them. The curriculum is not challenging at all so if you have a bright child plan on them being bored. It is clear to me that the children are being taught, they're being trained to pass standardized tests so the school looks good. In some grades the children barely get homework (the years standardized tests are not administered) and others where the children feel overwhelmed. Many of the teachers lack imagination so many of the class projects are exactly the same every year.”

“This small community school is a pleasanbt surprise in terms of public education. A lot of parental involvement (strong PTO) and small class sizes make 'PQ' feel as close to a private school as you can get. New music/instrumental teachers hired in 2004 have greatly expanded the program for the better. Many of the teachers with longtime experience are hands on and the current 'new blood' teachers hired in the last year or two seem to be working out really well. With two children (one in 5th and one graduated to middle school) in this school, I can certainly recommend 'PQ' for a successful/fun elementary experience.”