P.S. 197-The Kings Highway Academy

This school getting worse. Although there are some really good and kind teachers the school atmosphere is unfriendly. Education level, unless your child is in the Eagle class, is low. And I agree that the principal just pretends to be helpful
—Submitted by a parent

Hi! My daughter is currently a 5th grader in the gifted and talented program at PS 197, and I must say that we have truly enjoyed her time there. The teachers are wonderful, the staff is friendly, and the curriculum is challenging. The school is wonderfully diverse, and make every effort to accommodate those that speak english as a second language. I would recommend this school to anyone looking to have their child's educational career begin in a place where the student is the priority.
—Submitted by a parent

The school was fine 5 years ago, the classes became very poor and very weak, kids will need a lot of help in order to be competive with other schools. The principal pretend to be helpful but she is not, when you ask for some specific request, forget about it, there will be always a NOT even when you didn't finish asking for your request. It is very sad and disappointed, because the school is located in a very nice neighborhood, so the school should be in high standards and unfortunately there is not other choice around and with this terrible recession no way to afford a private school which is very sad because our kids deserve better education
—Submitted by a parent

Very good school.I am so happy that my son stady in this school.Thank you for every body.
—Submitted by a parent

I graduated from P.S 197 it was great i had lots of fun. there were nice teachers and nice students . Its the best school
—Submitted by a student

I love this school its the best thing next to white bread. My both boys are very happy here. They treat my children with love, respect and would do anything for them through out the day. Mrs. Nicoletti Principal and Ms Williams A.P. are the most caring individuals for there children. The staff the teachers and security in the school are positive roll models in everyway. When my children are at school I have no worries I know they are being treated well.
—Submitted by a parent

Exallent. My daugher goes to this school and is doing very well
—Submitted by a parent

I have 2 kids in this school. I overaly happy with school staff, teachers, principal and parent coordinator- everybody are very helpfull . My son's pre-K teacher is just great- recomend to everyone- Mrs Slavutskaya and her assistant Mrs Lazaro- both very caring and realy love their pupils. On the other hand, my daughter's teacher is unprofessional both academicaly and as a caregiver.
—Submitted by a parent

This year I am graduating P.S 197. All I have to say is that I loved all my teachers and P.S 197 is excellent! I had a wonderful time at P.S 197 it was a pleasure to be their, my favorite teachers are.. Mrs. Richford, Mrs. Guercio, Mrs. Slavutskaya Mrs. Mcfeeley, Mrs. DeChirico, Mrs. Aldenger, Mrs.St.Jean, Mrs. mauro Mrs. Nicoletleti, Mrs Williams, Mrs. Wolf, Mrs. Close, Mrs. Little, Mrs. Weiser,
—Submitted by a student

Now that a very difficult principal retired, the atmosphere at this once coveted, yet still decent school is calmer and more relaxed. The teachers for the most part are a devoted lot, but many kudos should go to the school based support team, which consists of counselors and therapists of the highest caliber.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is excellent in terms of its emphasis on reading. It also puts an emphasis on attendance as a part of overall education experience which is essential to the child advancement and knowledge. The school has an extensive amount of workshops which are available for children of all grades. Parent involvement is always encouraged.
—Submitted by Jane Bogdanova, a parent

Amazing teachers for Pre-K and K classes. Very disappointed, otherwise.
—Submitted by a parent

The children are wonderful, but some of the staff leave something to be desired. They may be good to the students, but I feel they don't treat each other in a professional manner and that is not good for morale. Certain staff members treat substitute teachers like dirt and that needn't be.
—Submitted by a teacher