Pearls Hawthorne School

I have been at this school for several years. In a district the size of Yonkers, you really need to compare individual schools to that of districts that you believe are "good" school districts. That said, this school is the only one in the district that competes well in all aspects with those in districts like Scarsdale and Bronxville and is better in some ways than Tuckahoe. Also, the Parent Involvement and PTA involvement along with dedicated administrators and staff make this school a phenomenal place to be! So glad we are here, wouldn't change it for anything!
--Submitted by a parent

This is the best public school that Yonkers has to offer. Unfortunately, they are so busy teaching to the test that they completely overlook quality of life for the children. When the art and music programs were cut, it was the final straw for me. The archaic curriculum does not serve the students and the pen, paper, copy until its perfect method did not sit well with me. My son had a wonderful year in kindergarten but was miserable in first grade. Perfection was praised above creativity. Children are not allowed to interact all that much. They sit at their desks and do worksheets all day long. I loved the diversity and wish his current school had more but I felt like I had no choice. I pulled my son out in the middle of the year. Submitted by a parent
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has been in the school for three years now. The programs are excellent, the teachers are good. The teachers work to bring every child on aboard not leaving anyone behind. And above all parent participation is amazing. This is a public school but run and managed like a private school. Kids are mostly well behaved. The curriculum could be challenging but if your kid is a rapid learner, this is a good place to provide educational activities and program to keep up and not slow them down.
--Submitted by a parent

The kids are smart and what not but my son learnt inappropriate language and many other bad things like new words which I will not say.
--Submitted by a parent

Honesly This School isnt all as good as its cracked up to be. its not fun shareing a school with four year olds if you are 13 like me and the people like the principals espessaly Ms, Fearson are just to hard on you i mean c mon just recently 3 people were suspended for 5 whole days for standing outside the school while they were on bus and another kid got detendion for putting his head down for 5 days, i mean c mon thats abit 2 harsh
--Submitted by a parent

WOW! I have been at Pearls ever since Pre-K... I absolutely love it!! I have made many, many friends....... however, I think (I am in 6th grade) the sixth grade teachers give a little too much homework... But otherwise..... I think if you are moving ti a new school and you live or are planning to live in Yonkers, NY...definetly TRY and enroll your child/children into this wonderful school.

I have lived here a long time and have had my children and know many parents of children in other Yonkers schools. The bottom line is that Pearls is absolutely the best choice for a Yonkers Public School Education, comparing to top rated nearby schools with much higher taxes.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school and teachers with parents involve 100 % .
--Submitted by a parent

This is an excellent school. I am very pleased with my childrens progress and appreciate having a public school like this available to my family. My kids both enjoy school and do not have any difficulties completing their assignments and juggling their extra curricular activites.
--Submitted by a parent

Being upset about an issue isn't the same as rating a school. This site is based on a rating system, one which parents look to in finding a good school for their child. The bottom line is that it's a fantastic school with an amazing staff and extremely bright children, regardless where they came from. That is what matters. Take your gripes up with the board of ED!
--Submitted by a parent