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My daughter has been attending PS84 since 2nd grade and is going to graduate next year. When she arrived she didn't speak English. PS84 has fulfilled all my expectations and more. Teachers are committed, creative and respectful of students. Their ESL programme is just great, they take care of every kid ensuring no one is left behind. My daughter was able to properly speak, write and read English in no time, she is getting high grades and is fully integrated in her community. I appreciate the teachers effort to develop not only strong academic results but also social- emotional skills. Mr. Armano is an amazing principal, very accessible and willing to listen to the community to make the most of the school despite resource scarcity. And parents I encountered over the years are nice people, most of they engaged with the school which creates a family feeling. PS84 has build a sense of belonging not only in my child but in myself. I'm sad we have to left the school next year and hope to find something similar somewhere else.

PS 85Q used to be a very good school. It still has wonderful teachers and a dedicated PTO. However, the administration stonewalls parents, ignores requests for meetings, does not communicated anything so all information to parents is rumor based. In 2023, the administration closed classrooms, moved students around to different teachers, removed teachers from classrooms without any communication to parents. This is not a stable environment for students and until the administration changes, it is not a recommended school.

This school is probably the best elementary school in Queens. My son learned a lot and the Principal is great.