How we evaluate schools Our school reviews are based on both quantitative and qualitative information. For each school, we analyze the schools stats we publish from the Department of Education,...

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Upcoming InsideSchools events Past InsideSchools events Open Doors: Education Access for NYC's Older Newcomer Youth Join InsideSchools and the Internationals Network for Public Schools for a...

The following is a paid message from Kenny Tan Test Prep. Parents know that getting their child into their high school of choice can be an uphill climb. Helping them receive an offer from one of...

Thank you to all who attended our event! View the recording of the webinar on InsideSchool's YouTube channel Details: The launch of NYC Reads, DOE's new literacy program based around the...

"Established in 1993, our youth program was built on the philosophy that children, when given the opportunity to grow within a safe and nurturing environment, are able to thrive academically, emoti...

7-week summer program which offers high school students an opportunity to gain research experience focusing on remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS).

Shanieka, mother of 1 (PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School) “My son has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and autism, so partnering with the school, being a parent advocate so he can...

John, father of 3, who have attended the following schools: PS 87, PS 75, PS 112 M, PS 206 M, Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem, Booker T. Washington, Computer School, Frank Sinatra, and...

Every child is different. One child may need more support learning to read than her classmate, and another may “get” math concepts better when he has something to touch and count. Supporting how...

“Gifted and Talented” explained Your child will most likely attend their zoned neighborhood elementary school. It's close to your home and you are guaranteed a spot (almost always). However, New...

Mentors help with schoolwork, English, college prep in addition to playing sports, exploring the city, and participating in group events. Academic programs include reading support, test prep, and ...

The Financial Literacy 101 summer program is hosted by Believe & Inspire organization whose mission is to empower underserved youth, ages 15-21, to successfully enter the workforce. The Financial L...

"-High School Program is a year-round postsecondary readiness program for students in grades 9-12 that focuses on skill-building and supporting students in preparing to reach their college and care...

"East Harlem Tutorial Program offers a year-round, college-readiness program for middle school students that provides young adults with academic support, engaging enrichment programs, and a caring ...

The Elementary Program provides students in grades K-5 with an intensive year-round academic curriculum and enrichment activities to ensure they develop the knowledge, critical-thinking, and social...

Take math and science classes, participate in group research, and prepare for the PSAT and SAT/ACT. Students also work with mentors on career and college exploration

Our free, eight-year, academic program successfully educates and mentors underserved public high school students to and through college - with a 90% college graduation rate. SEO Scholars creates a...

Applying to kindergarten in the Bronx? Application season is open! Last year we updated all 200+ Bronx elementary school reviews. Listed here are a handful of good neighborhood schools, charters,...

A previous version of this story ran in October 2019. It has been updated with new information for October 2020. While the Department of Education has yet to finalize policies for the Fall 2020...

A previous version of this story ran in October 2019. It has been updated with new information for October 2020. While the Department of Education has yet to finalize policies for the Fall 2020...

“Now more than ever” is a refrain you hear a lot these days. Now more than ever we need to rethink instruction, teach civics, create a culturally responsive curriculum, to name a few. Here’s one...

Recently, as NYC school’s chancellor Richard Carranza played his guitar and sang to celebrate Arts Day, artist Hervé Tullet uploaded the 7th in a series of short videos called Boredomdomdom....

“How are we getting the garden to the kids?” This was the question that gardening teacher Kimberly Beazer and garden coordinator Sherri Sandfort-Semon asked themselves during a two-day scramble to...

NYC public school websites should not be optional because, as the pandemic has shown (and some city schools have already figured out), a website can be much more than a marketing tool. Done well,...