624-6 Main St
Ithaca, NY 14850

Dryden school cares more about their appearance. Then they do about the students. They do nothing about bullying. They dont follow their own code of conduct. High authority staff lies.

Dryden is an inclusive environment. Teachers and administration make a concerted effort to reach out to parents and engage with them as partners for student learning. I've always been informed of my student's progress, achievements and challenges. Dryden hosts several advanced placement courses (AP) that develop responsible study habits and accelerated course work. There are a plethora of after school activities and clubs that students can participate in and a late bus to support these without increasing a parent's driving time.

My first-grader is currently a student at Dryden, and I can't believe what a difference the year between K & 1st has made. Last year she had a SPECTACULAR teacher (who had been there for 36 years) who was communicative and helpful, and kept our daughter challenged and interested in school. Our daughter rarely got in trouble. This year? Her teacher can't be bothered to communicate, and we've had an incredibly difficult time getting responses from the administration as well. I am incredibly frustrated.

Love this school and the entire community around it. For the age of kids that attend, it's small, intimate nature makes it that all teachers and staff know everyone in the school and watch out for everyone. Its hard to imagine a school that is more welcoming and provide as much personal attention as this one does. Unfortunately due to its size, they do not have any special ed, so for that you would need to go to the main elementary school.