P.S. 175 City Island

I have two sons, one a recent graduate and the other still attends PS 175. I feel they both have recieved a great education from PS 175. My son in HS is now in amny AP classes and entered High School with a strong foundation. PS 175 is a very strong school community were children develope strong friendships and the parents are very involved in the school.
--Submitted by a parent

I would have to say that overall PS 175 is an exceptional school. The quality of eductaion is more like a private then public school. It has an 'A' rating by the Department of Education and the Principal is very pro active and approachable. The Level of communication between the school and the home is excellent and the PTA is very involved and their input in the school is very obvious.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is a fantastic school and all three of my children are in a healthy learning area.
--Submitted by a parent

While PS 175 is very pro-active in terms of events and community activities. I find myself turned off to the academical imbalance to their structure. The Principal in my opinion is terrific! She knows all the students by name and even recognizes the parents - she is easily accessible. The teachers however, are not. They do not keep the parents updated(unless you are in the notorious gang ...the Parents Association...hehehe) while the working moms not only cannot get in touch with them - they have been un-responsive to letters and telephoned requests. Oh how I hate the grading system of the kindergarten classes. I need to know where my child needs assistance - I will be putting my child in tutoring as I do not want to fall below grade level or not develop a passion for learning - she's to young to be a drop.
--Submitted by a parent

I once believed in PS 175. I believed the information Old Time Residence had. I once looked forward to having children and having them attend the City Island Public School. Well I had children and they went to PS 175. Two graduated and went to Fordham Prep and Iona Prep.. Both had to have remidiation in ELA and Math. Shocking to me considering they scored well in the CO OP's and in the State Man Dated Tests. But yes they had to have remediation work to succeed in High School. One tuitor asked me how he did in the 7th & 8th grade, because foundation was missing.... They had to have remediation in the 9th grade. Well, my opinion of NY City Schools in general to say the least is NEGSTIVE> Hence PS 175 was missing something...
--Submitted by a parent

I think the class ratiio of children/teacher is fine. My kids class sizes have been nice and small. never being more than 21 yet. I am very happy with the education my children are receiving at PS 175, the City Isl. School. The teachers are very nice and caring. Everyone is like ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY!
--Submitted by a parent

as a parent who lives a fair distance from ps175(SUFFOLK COUNTY long island),i find my son not only enjoys your school, but gains a tremendous amount of self confidence from his learnings in class. not only there but outside of the classroom as well. clearly there is a stuctured but not overbearing overtone from the faculty. they listen when he talks and let him earn the respect all children deserve from thier teachers and elders. we definitley need more extra curricular activities such as music, art, and sports. if i were to have a choice..... id choose more art than sports. allthough i truly understand the lack of funding for these things, somehow these other activities are seem just as important as schoolwork. in closing i would just like to thank all the faculty at ps 175 for helping my son make his way though the journey that is school.
--Submitted by Christopher a. Kelly, a parent

When I attended PS 175 it was one of the best schools in the city! I will always remeber all the great teachers I had when there.
--Submitted by a former student

One of things that made me happy about moving to City Island was its Public School. P.S 175 has a great reputation as one of the best Public School in the Bronx. The Teachers are wonderful, caring towards their students and extremely professional. The academic programs are 'par excellance'. The PTA is very involved with the school and the best I have ever seen. The Principal, Mrs. Lopez is strict, but fair and only wants the best for her Students. My daughter is very happy there and I am thankful for all involved with P.S. 175's academic enviornment and success.
--Submitted by Annette Cornier-Lopez, a parent