El-Ber Islamic School

25-42 49th St

Astoria, NY 11103

13 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK, K-5
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 06, 2021

Worst behavior from managementIt’s a freak show
Submitted by parent on December 18, 2019

All four of my children have attended this school from pre-k on. They have received excellent education here. My older two have moved on to middle school and are excelling there with the foundation they built at El Ber. My daughters are current students there. The teachers and staff are very friendly and caring.
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2019

ElBer Islamic School has been a positive experience for my child. The faculty and staff know each student personally and encourage a nurturing environment. The teachers work very diligently to teach the NY state curriculum. Although it is a smaller, private school, I feel that my child is benefiting from the teacher/student ratio. The extra time my child gets is obvious in her progression. I have read some of the reviews (way old) and have to say that they are NOT what I am experiencing. My daughter cannot wait to go to school. She is excited about learning. Even on the days that NY public school is not having class, my daughter is eager to go to school. She wants to be there. I find this so comforting.
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2017

Management is the worst, they don't answer your calls, they are creepy people
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2015

My child education was horrible A child not even knowing the american history.the school was also racist
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2014

This is a very good school to put your kids in for their elementary years. It establishes for them discipline and a high level of education. Im not sure what other parents expect for $13 a day at a private school, but if you go in with the proper expectations and understand that your child will be cared for and well educated you will be happy. If you think paying $3000 (which im assuming is heavily subsidized) is a huge investment and think your child will get art, PE, music and dance, then this not the school for you. You may want to consider schools like the Allen Stevenson or the United Nations International schools that charge over $30,000 a year. I am very happy with my sons development and what he is learning. The teachers and staff are caring, and he is doing very well with reading, writing, math and sciences. The monthly newsletter keeps us up to date and informed, and I am so happy my son memorizes Quran, prays and knows a great deal about his religion. Thank you El-Ber, keep up the good work! One suggestion however, you may want to consider increasing your tuition to be able to improve on whats missing and needs to be improved in the school.
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2014

the worse....i wouldn't advice anyone to put their kids there. you are basically paying money to put your kids behind in education. all they focus on is arabic and quran.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2013

I love Elber for my children. Teachers and admins are very nurturing. Very disciplined and has a strong curriculum. It's a bit "old school" in the way they educate, but hey I think we can use a little of that method these days. I think you get more out of the children. Thank you Elber!
Submitted by parent on July 19, 2013

I have had my 2 sons in this school for 3 years now. The most important thing for me and my wife was for them to understand the Islamic religion and Quran, and I think the school has excelled in this. The teachers and administration are very motherly and discipline the kids very well. I believe if you are looking for a safe and Islamic environment for your kids this is the school for you. If you are looking for aesthetics and extra curricular activities this may not be the place for you. If you are keen on ensuring your child has the Islamic foundation you can probably supplement anything else with after school programs. You may not get as much parent involvement as you want, but you will definitely be kept informed of everything you need to know for your child.
Submitted by other on June 24, 2013

This school is the best. I have alot of experiences in it for I've been in this school since pre-k. The teachers are very loving. I learned alot of Quran and Arabic alhamdulillah. The teachers were kind and very understanding. The students were so nice to me. All the students were my friends. I wish I could stay but I have no choice, they don't have my grade, i'm going to 6th Grade and they stop at 5th. The teachers were like my mothers and so was the principal . I advise you to give it a shot, see if your child could fit in, according to my experience your child will be just fine.
Submitted by other on June 04, 2013

School needs to improve as per its teaching habits. School management needs to improve as per their behavior to parents. School administration has problem with their manner and lack professionalism. Over all, i give the school a "0" star and would take my kids out out. My advise, get new people to come in who are well educated and do a fresh start.
Submitted by parent on February 11, 2013

This school is ok it's not a great school it has its good and bad as with every school out there . The administration lacks in character but are nice in other ways. I would appreciate it they actually take parents advice and take time to listen to parents instead of arguing to a point . The teachers are wonderful very helpful with the kids and the curriculum I wish was stronger than the Islamic aspect more education needed for teachers .
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2012

This school is improving year to year and the teachers and the administration are always there to hear from the parents. The school is very clean and well maintained. My daughter has been is that school for 4 years and I can not thank enough all the teachers what they did with her. I encourage all the parents to go and visit the school, believe me its worth it.