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Works Here: I work at The Darrow School and my experience has been amazing. The curriculum is top-notch, with faculty and staff that are committed to the students and each other. The school culture is warm, respectful and embracing of everyone. Students are engaged, encouraged and supported in all facets of boarding school life for a well-rounded experience that promotes healthy socio-emotional, academic and physical development. ...Darrow has amazing facilities and program offerings for a small, independent boarding school. From our top-notch performing arts center for music, theater and media engineering, to the he Kurtz Innovation Center, where students explore new technologies, to The Living Machine™, the country's first ecological wastewater treatment center located in a high school, to name a few...I consider myself lucky to be part of Darrow and encourage families to give our a school a look for themselves!Read 50 Reviews
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
NEW LEBANON, NY,
9-12,
50 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Works Here says I work at The Darrow School and my experience has been amazing. The curriculum is top-notch, with faculty and staff that are committed to the students and each other. The school culture is warm,...Darrow has amazing facilities and program offerings for a small, independent boarding school. From our top-notch performing arts center for music, theater and media engineering, to the he Kurtz...I consider myself lucky to be part of Darrow and encourage families to give our a school a look for themselves!.
I work at The Darrow School and my experience has been amazing. The curriculum is top-notch, with faculty and staff that are committed to the students and each other. The school culture is warm,...Darrow has amazing facilities and program offerings for a small, independent boarding school. From our top-notch performing arts center for music, theater and media engineering, to the he Kurtz...I consider myself lucky to be part of Darrow and encourage families to give our a school a look for themselves!.
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 110,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,
Niche User: I would chose this school again because most of the people a really nice and supportive.Read 13 Reviews
#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbia County.
Kinderhook Central School District, NY,
K-3,
13 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I would chose this school again because most of the people a really nice and supportive..
I would chose this school again because most of the people a really nice and supportive..
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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 512,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
Alum: I had a fantastic experience attending Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School. I felt supported and encouraged to purse my passions while being surrounded by an inspirational group of student peers. I found my experiences both in and out of the classroom to be invigorating. Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School focuses on each individual as a person rather than a number on a page and caters their educational approach to fit that!...Read 11 Reviews
GHENT, NY,
PK, K-12,
11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I had a fantastic experience attending Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School. I felt supported and encouraged to purse my passions while being surrounded by an inspirational group of student peers. I....
I had a fantastic experience attending Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School. I felt supported and encouraged to purse my passions while being surrounded by an inspirational group of student peers. I....
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Students: 273,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
Junior: North Shore Hebrew Academy has made my high school experience one that I will never forget. There is such great diversity, with students coming from several different communities, and yet there is such a strong sense of unity among us. When I first began high school, I was nervous that it would be difficult both socially and academically, but I was relieved to find myself in a warm and welcoming environment. North Shore offers endless clubs and ways to be a part of this school and I am so glad I was able to involve myself in a series of extracurricular activities, each pertaining to my interests. In addition, I feel that my teachers here at North Shore truly have my best interests at heart and that each of them is dedicated to challenging their students in a productive and intellectual manner. When I complete my high school education, I will feel that I am leaving behind not only a school, but a home...Read 84 Reviews
GREAT NECK, NY,
84 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says North Shore Hebrew Academy has made my high school experience one that I will never forget. There is such great diversity, with students coming from several different communities, and yet there is....
North Shore Hebrew Academy has made my high school experience one that I will never forget. There is such great diversity, with students coming from several different communities, and yet there is....
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Students: 440,
Alum: I transferred into the Chatham Central School district on the middle of my eight grade year. I felt welcomed right away. I joined the bowling team and was welcomed right away. The teachers made my transition painless. The food was alright,not spectacular, but edible. The teachers and students interact well with each other... I absolutely feel that the teachers are approachable and have a open door policy. Over all, my experience in the Chatham School district was a positive one.Read 47 Reviews
#1 Best Public High Schools in Columbia County.
Chatham Central School District, NY,
47 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I transferred into the Chatham Central School district on the middle of my eight grade year. I felt welcomed right away. I joined the bowling team and was welcomed right away. The teachers made my... I absolutely feel that the teachers are approachable and have a open door policy. Over all, my experience in the Chatham School district was a positive one..
I transferred into the Chatham Central School district on the middle of my eight grade year. I felt welcomed right away. I joined the bowling team and was welcomed right away. The teachers made my... I absolutely feel that the teachers are approachable and have a open door policy. Over all, my experience in the Chatham School district was a positive one..
Read 47 reviews.
Students: 321,
Senior: When it comes to providing a memorable and accommodating high school experience, the teachers at Ichabod Crane High School go above and beyond. The relatively small class sizes allow students and teachers to connect on a deeper level, which leads to a more fulfilling educational experience overall. Teachers and staff are always ready and willing to help out a student in need; you'll often see them during after school hours working with students on topics they are struggling with, or just helping them get some extra work done. Despite being situated in a rural town with little diversity and having a lack of funding for less popular activities, like some women's sports teams, the school provides an all-around positive experience for students of all backgrounds. Ichabod's many clubs, such as Sala Latina International Student Organization, Girls' Athletic Council, and Pride Club, provide an opportunity-filled community for students of minority which combats the school's lack of diversity...Read 76 Reviews
#2 Best Public High Schools in Columbia County.
76 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says When it comes to providing a memorable and accommodating high school experience, the teachers at Ichabod Crane High School go above and beyond. The relatively small class sizes allow students and....
When it comes to providing a memorable and accommodating high school experience, the teachers at Ichabod Crane High School go above and beyond. The relatively small class sizes allow students and....
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Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
Parent: The teachers and staff are dedicated to the education and overall well-being of my child. I believe they go above and beyond expectations.Read 1 Review
4-8,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says The teachers and staff are dedicated to the education and overall well-being of my child. I believe they go above and beyond expectations..
The teachers and staff are dedicated to the education and overall well-being of my child. I believe they go above and beyond expectations..
Read 1 reviews.
Students: 659,
6-8,
Students: 243,
#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbia County.
New Lebanon Central School District, NY,
PK, K-6,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Read 3 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 235,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbia County.
PK, K-5,
Students: 419,
Senior: I've attended the Hudson Junior/Senior High school for four years. Throughout those years, I've had an interesting experience. Despite the necessary in-school cop being around every corner to prevent dangerous situations and the bad school lunch, the best thing about Hudson High was the diversity. No school around the area compares to how diverse this school is and the opportunities it provides for the students. I was glad to have gone to Hudson High for my high school education...Read 44 Reviews
#3 Best Public High Schools in Columbia County.
Hudson City School District, NY,
44 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I've attended the Hudson Junior/Senior High school for four years. Throughout those years, I've had an interesting experience. Despite the necessary in-school cop being around every corner to prevent....
I've attended the Hudson Junior/Senior High school for four years. Throughout those years, I've had an interesting experience. Despite the necessary in-school cop being around every corner to prevent....
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Students: 452,
Germantown Central School District, NY,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 264,
Senior: Germantown is a small school. The faculty and staff are very nice and strive for their students success.Read 5 Reviews
7-12,
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Germantown is a small school. The faculty and staff are very nice and strive for their students success..
Germantown is a small school. The faculty and staff are very nice and strive for their students success..
Read 5 reviews.
Students: 256,
Senior: Taconic Hills is a pleasant well rounded school that is sensitive to all individual needs. The teachers engage their students which challenge all different levels of their academics experience. In addition to the core subjects taught, Taconic Hills offers many other courses that help build my education in my field of Canine Training and Management...Read 28 Reviews
Taconic Hills Central School District, NY,
28 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Taconic Hills is a pleasant well rounded school that is sensitive to all individual needs. The teachers engage their students which challenge all different levels of their academics experience. In....
Taconic Hills is a pleasant well rounded school that is sensitive to all individual needs. The teachers engage their students which challenge all different levels of their academics experience. In....
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Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 608,
Students: 399,
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Students: 801,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
Students: 633,
Senior: New Lebanon Jr/Sr high school is a small sized school in a small town. When people think of small schools, they don't think much, but there is so much quality is this high school that makes it unique, that aids to the bonding of students who spent their entire lives together...Read 28 Reviews
28 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says New Lebanon Jr/Sr high school is a small sized school in a small town. When people think of small schools, they don't think much, but there is so much quality is this high school that makes it....
New Lebanon Jr/Sr high school is a small sized school in a small town. When people think of small schools, they don't think much, but there is so much quality is this high school that makes it....
Students: 192,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
Parent: Mountain Road School is different, and it is obvious from the first moment you step foot on the school grounds. It's a small school, only around 50 students from pre-k through 8th grade enrolled at any one time, and it's a true gem of a school. To say it's just a community is not really true... it's more of a family. Every student knows and cares about each other, and perhaps the true magic is watching the children interact with each other on the playground and in class. They honestly care for each other and are aware of each other's feelings- something that's somehow missing in our over-tech'd world of today. They spend more time being children... playing in the beautiful woods surrounding the school, taking part in nature classes, and having extended recess periods. Someone who might be looking for a school off the beaten path that provides a great education in addition to fostering an appreciation for nature and human connection is looking for Mountain Road School...Read 1 Review
EAST NASSAU, NY,
PK, K-8,
Featured Review: Parent says Mountain Road School is different, and it is obvious from the first moment you step foot on the school grounds. It's a small school, only around 50 students from pre-k through 8th grade enrolled at....
Mountain Road School is different, and it is obvious from the first moment you step foot on the school grounds. It's a small school, only around 50 students from pre-k through 8th grade enrolled at....
Students: 49,
Berkshire Union Free School District, NY,
Students: 41,
1-12,
Students: 28,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, NY,
Students: 25,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1 to 1,
Alum: Like some other alums have mentioned, Saint Anselm’s changed my life, giving me the chance to build confidence in myself, explore my interests, and form strong relationships. With these opportunities, I flourished academically, athletically, and personally. I built a strong college resume and got into a great college!...Read 38 Reviews
WASHINGTON, DC,
6-12,
38 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Like some other alums have mentioned, Saint Anselm’s changed my life, giving me the chance to build confidence in myself, explore my interests, and form strong relationships. With these....
Like some other alums have mentioned, Saint Anselm’s changed my life, giving me the chance to build confidence in myself, explore my interests, and form strong relationships. With these....
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Parent: We joined UNIS for 6th grade right in the middle of the pandemic. Our daughter was excited about it but her experience has exceeded her expectations and for us, as parents, it's been a seamless, joyful journey. Students come from very diverse backgrounds with the same academic ambition which creates a nice blend of personalities, skills and talents. Teachers are dedicated to the success of the students, offering 1:1 when needed, taking a very individualized approach so everybody feels included and listened to. While the virtual set up might have been a challenge, the level of professionalism and consistency over the months has helped tremendously. Our 6th grader did not have the joy to experience the in person connection with the full classroom until April, yet she definitely received a best in class academic education. I really like this school and I have recommended it to many parents since we started. No regret move!...Read 92 Reviews
NEW YORK, NY,
92 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We joined UNIS for 6th grade right in the middle of the pandemic. Our daughter was excited about it but her experience has exceeded her expectations and for us, as parents, it's been a seamless,....
We joined UNIS for 6th grade right in the middle of the pandemic. Our daughter was excited about it but her experience has exceeded her expectations and for us, as parents, it's been a seamless,....
Read 92 reviews.
Students: 1,494,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,