PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta

It was great that HVA gave my daughter a laptop during virtual school. She loves art and dance class and her teacher always answers my calls and texts. Love HVA!

Great leadership under the current principal Mr. Nina. Caring and pleasant environment, thanks to the Edible schoolyard program.

Currently PS 57 has an unprofessional attitude with disrespectful principal. Today is November 18th 2025 before this principal was a honest principal who does have respect and her responsibility but now very hard to spoke with a principal for any concerns. If she doesn’t leave from this school then definitely law quality service she will be provide to all students. Very sad

I really can not say anything negative about this school! It is amazing. My son experienced his first year, 3k. I witnessed so much growth in him. Socially and emotionally he was encouraged in a positive manner. His teachers really engaged with me and was open to coordinate so he can learn to readjust his behavior when he wasnt expressing himself appropriately or needed reminding how to react to situations positively in a consistent manner, within school and at home. Ms. Tessa/Ms Sam communicated via day notes and Ms Tessa was always available when I had questions. He was very happy with his teachers and the community as a whole. He always came home smiling and overall pleased. When there was conflict the teachers were open to discuss and they used those moments to teach, not punish, though children do take time out to their selves. The other teachers were also very welcoming. The principle and parent coordinator were very intune. They communicated as much as they could and as often as any parent would want. They provided a sense of security at all times. They also were very engaging and spirited. Never getting the impression that they were overcompensating, but they are genuinely happy to be where they are. I wish the school was closer to my home, because I would have loved to keep him there, especially since Ms Tessa/ Ms Sam will be teaching Pre-K; they keep their 3k students so the students are familiar and can build bonds and have consistent teaching their first two years. I am so very pleased with this school and would advise any parent to bring their child here for the 3k/prek program specifically. I cant speak on teacher experience for the higher grades or test scores, but I can say they are a community for sure and I will miss them.

The school has no leadership, no school morale, and consequences are not implemented for students when they are in trouble, which is a huge problem. In addition, students are not learning because some of the teachers are not committed and passionate about their students. The school is definitely not a school for special education. Teachers do not follow students' IEP and accommodate students' needs. Administration and especially teachers do understand children with ASD. The principal and assistant principal do not listen to parent concerns.