Parsons Memorial School

200 Halstead Avenue

School District

Harrison Central
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:8
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 30, 2024

Amazing school, with great staff, and a great environment inside.
Submitted by parent on November 21, 2020

Parsons was the best imaginable school to my children. The principal has been doing a great job. All the teachers were extremely helpful and attentive. ESL (English As a Second Language) support looked perfect.
Submitted by other on April 20, 2020

I love Parsons so much! I went there when I was 7-11 and my experience was incredible! I learned so much and the teachers are the best! Shout out to Ms. Masi, who taught me English and how to be a better person! Another shout out to Ms Egan, who is one of THE best teachers at Parsons and set me up for Middle School!!! I love u guys!!
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2020

Parsons has been an amazing school with great teachers and a fantastic principal.
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2019

Parsons is so far a wonderful school. The grade for the school should be 10 out of 10.
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2018

I have nothing but the upmost respect for all the teachers that have helped our son. The support staff and the professionalism have been outstanding.
Submitted by other on April 17, 2018

Diverse, in a good way. Great teaching staff the really cares about their students. There is much more to the school than its test scores.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2016

It is going down hill since 2013, and the test score shows it. For quality educations, look somewhere else. Previous post made a mistake. It is NOT a blue ribbon school. It NEVER was. The most current school rank is 596th of 2361. City of Harrison's SchoolDigger Statewide Rank is 125th, while Scarsdale is 10th and Rye is 39th. The schools here are not on par with neighboring city schools.
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2015

Agree with one of the previous reviewers that this school is not for students who excel academically. Teacher quality is mixed. Very high ESL student ratio means teachers tend to spend more time focusing on them. Overall disappointed with our child's experience here.
Submitted by parent on November 16, 2011

My son is a very "high achiever" and excelled at Parsons. It is a wonderful school with caring teachers and a nurturing staff as well. My son is now in 6TH grade and I thank Parsons for the six amazing years he had there! -Cindy Leckart
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2011

Not the best school for high achieving students. Enrichment program does not exist. On the other hand, great school for children with special needs - they are provided with excellent services. For my children, this school simply didn't work. They weren't challenged and their needs weren't met.