Yonkers Montessori Academy

If your child is in Montessori and doing well, this is a great choice! The statistics for this type of school are outstanding and Yonkers has hit a home run here. But this is definately not for someone new to Montessori, unless starting at Pre-K or K. Would be very hard to transfer here from another program.
--Submitted by a parent

If you are a competitive parent who likes to push the school and your child, there are probably better places for you and your child. If your child responds best to Montessori, this is a dream come true for your child's education, both social and academic. This place creates an intense love of learning and love of people. Somehow, they get kids to love challenging homework. Note that each parent needs to weigh whether their kid is still on track for college in the higher grades. A huge benefit is that the kids often get the same kids and same teacher for multiple years. But that tight community may make it a bit tricky for introverted kids transferring in from other Montessori after Elementary, because by then, the bonds between peers are as tight as close family. If your child has a good heart and likes to help others, YMA is probably a great choice. If your child is highly competitive, or benefits from discipline, that may not be right for the communal freedom of Montessori. Oh, and critically, the elementary teachers are beyond fabulous.
--Submitted by a parent

both my children go to YMA and are very happy there. the teachers work hard with the kids and the principal runs a tight ship with all the staff and parents.
--Submitted by a parent

My niece loves this school. She is very happy with her friends, the curriculum, and the activities.
--Submitted by a parent

i like mark twain its a very good school for students to be in.
--Submitted by a student

I love this school. I am so happy that my daughter went to this school. Middle school is a really tough group of kids and these teachers are super!
--Submitted by a parent

im in 11th grade nw and only went to mark twain for 7th grade i had to move i was sad i loved mark twain it was great! the teachers was awesome ill never forget them!!
--Submitted by a student

i am a student at mark twain m.s. i like this school because out of 42 schools we are the only ones who have a pool.thats so kool! another thing is the teacher they are so nice also they are so supportive they halp you no matter what!! they are great they think of the best way to teach!! another thing is its very sucure we dont have much fights if u ever think of coming to one of yonkers schools pick this one! you wont regret it!
--Submitted by a student

My son was too smart for this school, it was terrible they didnt challenge him enough. He had to transfer to Roy H Mann to get a truly great education to prepare him for high school.
--Submitted by a parent

This School Is Great. Im An 8th grader and graduating this year. I LOVE all my teachers. And yes, im in IB. I 3 favorite teachers are Ms.Petralia, Mr.Cooper, and Ms.Gianelly. There are the best teachers ever! Mark Twain M.S is a very good school and my personal favorite the Sports teams are great!! I was on the Girls Softball Team for 2 years ( 7th and 8th) and it was fun. My coach, Coach Murray, was the best =]!! The teachers teach very well and if you PAY ATTENTION in class and take notes... Your kids could learn something too. Anyways I LOVE M.T.M.S and Good Luck to next years 8th Graders!!
--Submitted by a student