Parkside School

We have had a fabulous experience with our daughter at PS 87. She is in third grade now and has loved her teachers every year.In 1st grade she was able to receive some extra supports in reading, and in 2nd grade it was math. She is above grade level in both subjects now.The Afterschool program is also great overall - she's been able to do cooking, chess, computers, engineering, archery and more and comes home from school every day excited about the new activities.The social cohesion has also been a bonus - I have a great relationship with other parents in the class and we regularly schedule playdates and class activities on the weekends. We've had not issues with bullying or other serious issues in the classroom.Highly recommend!

The School of the Blessed Sacrament (SBS) is a hidden gem in the Manhattan’s private schools panorama. We transitioned to the school during Covid, from another private school, and found professional, welcoming, caring and nurturing staff who focus on preparing the students well academically, while ensuring they also grow personally and emotionally, with strong ethical values and academic achievements. The ELA program is very strong and encourages the growth of young readers, promoting independent reading throughout the school week either at school, in class or in the new libraries at both campuses and at home. The math, science and robotics programs are excellent and the new labs in both campuses complement them very well. All of this combined with art, music and theater programs help the students discover what their passion is and become rounded young adults. The improved lower campus and the new Barry upper campus, with its unique and focused upper school experience which prepares students well for high school and beyond, provide good premises for the students, which include secure outdoor space that can be enjoyed daily, weather permitting. A good variety of after school activities to choose from, as well as a summer program, are extremely popular among students and families. SBS also has a strong and committed PTA that, among other things, helps, with its constant successful fundraising efforts, to continuously improve the two campuses and the quality of the students’ and teachers’ lives at school. The Alumni group is active, and facilitates the alumni community to keep in touch with the school and the Next Gen of SBS alumni. Thank you SBS for your positive impact on our child and our family! We are glad to see the school, its faculty, students and the SBS community is growing and constantly striving to improve!