P.S. 209 Clearview Gardens

A great and safe school in a very nice neighborhood. Teachers are excellent and very dedicated. Alpha classes are challenging. Very active PTA and parents involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

this school is the best!!! there is no other like it!!! i think that the two parents that are saying bad things about it have no clue or there children are just not doing well in this school- why not then send them to another? if the school is so bad take your children out of it! this school is so caring and my children adore everything about even my friends with children in private school are jealous and are thinking of taking their children and putting them in this school!!!!! ps 209 is amazing and they have so much to offer for the children--- their plays are amazing and the kids are wonderful in them, this school is one of the best schools in queens--- dare to find another one like it believe me you wont be able to--- ps209 is above all the rest!!!! bellieve me !!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

If your child is not in alpha class, this school is not ideal. Principle is only focused on the alpha class. Alpha class will not accept new students even your kids improve dramatically. Principle is not nice and kind person. She is very compelling, not listening parents' opinion. She only cares about rating of the school. Some kids with not good manner are directed not to speak to evaluators of the school. During ESL exams for 5th graders, teachere misadministered not to answer some questions and some kids end up with no score. Principle's response is dull and not friendly since this incident happened not in alpha class. I was not satified with this school and principle.
--Submitted by a parent

I guess my review will not hold on for too long, because it is HONEST. Principal is very self centered and only interested in getting more money in her pocket. She collects misbehaving kids from the whole district, then dumps them all in one class. There is a "madhouse" in the classrooms, but parents are not allowed ( except open shool week) so no one knows what is going on. There is a bullying in the 1 and 2 grade already, but she cares less. Would not even talk to a parents in person. I would not be surprised if she changes the tests answers just to get a better scores and bonuses for herself and those who serve her dearly . Bad School!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Great School and excellent staff.
--Submitted by a parent

P.S. 209 is an important part of our community. Great dedicated teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

Because the administration cares, so far we have great teachers and families get involved.
--Submitted by a parent

a school with a lot of integrity and balanced learning.
--Submitted by a parent

Although the school seems to have dedicated teachers , some of whom my child loves, I don't think the principal has the children as her top priority. The PTA is frequently being turned down, and at a recent talent show where 30 kids performed, the principal didnt even acknowledge the kids' efforts. The principal has obvious favorites and her disdain for her non favorites is never hidden. Afterschool programs are often turned down or not even considered, the parent coordinator has brought extremely little to the table in regard to new, innovative programs, learning opportunities or outside funding. My child's teachers have all been excellent, but the overall leadership of the school is grossly lacking. It's the principals way or no way....which is a terrible method when running a school
--Submitted by a parent

Most teachers are great. The music teacher and science teacher are dedicated.
--Submitted by a parent