A Fantis School

This school so great if you’re not a person of color or your kid is neurotypical.

I adore this school. It has fostered my love for learning in every way imaginable, and I do honestly believe that it is on par academically with other NY private schools. Of course some of the teachers and students aren't the best, but not to a more significant degree than any other school. They have an amazing language and English program, science program is definitely improving, and I love my math teacher. Would not recommend it if your child loves history or athletics, but other than that I would recommend it to literally anyone. As a current middle schooler, I feel that its no-grade policy has made me love learning and seek out the classes I love and allowed me to grow in those as opposed to what I think I'll get an A in. I have heard of alcohol/drug use in the high school, but not. at all in the middle school. The staff (especially security) are all lovely and create a very safe and comfortable learning environment, and I look forward to going there every day. It's been an amazing experience to go there since I was 3, and I'd highly recommend it to any parent or child who loves learning and wants to set themselves up for success.

It’s a close knit community that really strives to provide a nurturing learning environment.

The high school is seriously underfunded and there are more and more administrators making big salaries. They are really just interested in their image rather then improving problems within the school. There are some great teachers but there are lots of people who are just trying to keep their job. I wish the board would wake up and make some changes.

I go to packer and have gone for 10 years. The school is fantastic.