Ps 225 The Eileen E Zaglin

1075 Ocean View Avenue

School District

New York City Geographic District #21
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 16, 2024

My experience at this school has been a long one. My oldest daughter who is now 23 went to PS 225 starting from the 6th grade and to be honest, I chose this school out of convenience since I had a 5-year-old. I can admit that when my oldest daughter was in this school the communication was poor and the safety agents were super nasty. Fast forward to today, my 5-year-old graduated from the 8th grade in 2021 and my son is now in the 4th grade. The principal we have now does so much for the students I am impressed at how many beautiful changes he has made, with adding programs to the middle school. Giving afterschool support to students who are struggling and giving sports to the students. He brought Russian dual language to the school and VR learning with science and math for middle school. If your child does not go to this school and you are in the neighborhood you should be asking how can your child be enrolled. The staff is helpful and everyone is outside during arrival and dismissal. You will get greeted by a dean, ap, school counselor, or even the principal. There is even a welcoming PTA.
Submitted by parent on October 08, 2019

I did not have a good experience. Communication to parents is terrible. This year they combined PS 100 or something and was not aware until the 1st day of school. These teachers sound so overwhelmed. Can’t even remember a conversation they held with a specific child. Definitely do not recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on November 14, 2016

My name as injured twice in this school.. The education is zero. The stuff are rude and unfriendly . I transferred my son to a different school. Parents be careful with your choice.
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2016

Great teachers what are working hard with our childrens. My daughter was in this school, and in the first time I helped her with homework, after than I have no problems with her. She took a good results! Thank you!
Submitted by parent on February 11, 2016

Rude teachers that cann't control their temper and curse and scream at kids. Terrible main office, dirty corridors and bathrooms.
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2014

My two kids go here sevrl years and I cant believe the bad comments on this website. Principal, Teahcres, Dean and AP's all take care of kids here. You can even see AP's and Dean outside walking our blocks before school to get kids in safe and on time!
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2014

It is most caring schools ever. They always helping my children. Thanks god my kids go here!
Submitted by other on January 11, 2014

I am a former student here in PS 225. Most of the teachers don't give much respect to the 8th graders, while a handful are absolute gems. My friend went to this school with me and she was barely able to speak English. She once got lost on her way down to lunch. A teacher saw her and my friend was screamed at by the teacher until my friend was reduced to tears. Bullying is not taken seriously here. I was a bullying victim and how was the situation "taken care of"? A talk with the assistant principal. Other than that, no serious punishments were carried out. The building's 4th floor is also home to PS 771, making manners even worse for the students AND the staff. If bullying occurs in lower/elementary grade(s), do NOT take this lightly because in middle school the issue has a very high chance of escalating to violence, even on school grounds! Do not send your kid here unless he/she has physical strength and a quick wit.
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2014

This school would be better if they change the staff that work there. the dean is completely clueless about how to do his job. The principal does care what dean or the assistant principle is doing. The assistant principal and the dean make promises that they dont follow thru on. When they are confronted about the situation the dean looks like he either doesnt care or doesnt know how to handle it. The assistant principal instead of keeping cool, calm and collective he starts screaming from the top of his lungs saying if you dont like how I do things take your kid out of the school. Who does that??? I am so disappointed with this school. I cant wait for the school year to be over so i can get my kids out of there.
Submitted by parent on June 24, 2012

This school is not so great. The teachers are ok, but if you are an American person, who only speaks English at home, you are going to have problems communicating at the school with the kids & even some of the staff. The staff is mixed, but not as mixed as the students. We are an American family & we only know English. When my daughter started PreK in September 2010, she kept coming home for 3 months saying that kids don't speak English & that she can't be friends with them. I felt terrible for my little girl & when I would come to pick her up, I heard at least 5 different languages myself from the parents. I don't know if people care about this issue as much as I do, but I hate that about P.S. 225. The is only 50% of White kids in the whole school & the other 50% is very mixed. Again, may not be an issue for other parents, but is an issue for me. Unfortunately, in the Brighton Beach area, there are many mixed people & many different languages. I'm moving out of the area to a more American neighborhood in Long Island. Finally!!!
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2011

My daughter started Pre-K this year and she loves every minute of it shes very happy with the teachers and staff .. I am really happy that i choose this school as a parent!