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P.S. 253

Public | PK-5 | 493 students |  

PHONE: (718) 327-0895

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1307 Central Ave

Far Rockaway, NY 11691

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Far Rockaway's P.S. 253 is a public school that serves grades PK-5 in the New York City Department of Education district. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10.

The school community has reviewed this school and given it an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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Academic contests; Computer arts; P.E. classes
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Posted on Dec 4, 2009
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My husband and I are very disappointed with this school. The staff and administration is very unprofessional and disorganized. This school needs to be reviewed by authorities.
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Posted on Jul 20, 2009
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My daughter has attended the school since it opened. She began in pre- k and is now going to the third grade. Although I hear that there is a waiting list for this school...its not worth it. The principle is unprofessional, the staff could care less, the teachers doesn't seem fit to even teach these kids how to tie their shoes, and i don't like that they're not flexible to working parents. You're not able to check on your child and forget trying to contact the teacher or anyone else ...they never give the messages and no one ever contacts you. The only one who gets my praises is the asst. principle.
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Posted on Mar 12, 2009
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My son has been a student at 253 since 2007. The school is constantly going through changes and there is not enough positive communication among/between staff. Notices are not usually distributed to all parents/caregivers on time or at all for that matter. Parents/caregivers are not welcome to visit the school or check on their child if they need to. Meetings are not scheduled efficiently scheduled for working parents. The Principal is not good with appointments; not for parents or even community organizations. The teachers seem stressed out and tone of the school is declining to uninviting
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Posted on May 29, 2008
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My son has attended this school since the 1st day it opened in 9/2004. The staff and school setting both live beyond my expectations as a devoted and concerned parent. My son was accepted to the Aster Gifted Program but due to his comfortabilty and my great approval with the school itself, I allowed him to continue his Elementary days at PS 253. Overall this school gets a complete 5 stars from my husband, myself and most of all my son. My four year old starts Pre-K in September.
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