Menands School

19 Wards Lane

School District

Menands Union Free
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

School Map for Menands Union Free School District

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 16, 2021

This school has good teachers. my son learned a lot of good things in this school.
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2019

I know my son will miss this nurturing, diverse culture at Menands school. We hope we'll find the same reception at our next school. As a parent, I was welcomed and given immediate feedback.
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2018

It was once a wonderful school when my children first started. After the new superintendent took over I’m afraid the school has greatly declined. My oldest will be going to private school for high school as these same kids will be moving on to Shaker High School.
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2017

Great school, Principal Mrs. Schroeder is very kind hearted, takes good care of kids and school, teachers are well experienced, my kid is doing well academically, even in the art and in music my kid is doing good, friendly staff.
Submitted by parent on June 30, 2012

We spent two great years at Menands--and couldn't have had a better experience. My sons had a great experience--learned lots and had so many caring instructors. My youngest son was in Kindergarten with Mrs. Keppler and 1st grade with Mrs. Putnam. Every kid in his Kindergarten class was reading on level by the end of the year. In 1st grade, he blossomed and finished reading chapter books like "The Magic Treehouse". Math for Kindy and First was Saxon--which I found (although repetitive), very thorough. He's finishing knowing his facts down cold and has a great grasp of basic math. My elder son had Mrs. Marinstein for first grade and Mrs. Trainor for second. Two wonderful teachers. He entered advanced in both reading and math, and they both customized work for him and a few other kids to keep them engaged. Can't say enough good about the art, music, Spanish, and health/PE programs as well. They had two wonderful concerts and a great art show each year. My kids were always coming home telling me what Mr. Collins told them in health. Great Field Day and bike safety week too. Really sad to be leaving, can't recommend this school enough. Really fabulous small school!
Submitted by parent on November 04, 2011

I found this as the best school for my kids since we move in to NY from Texas, the multicultural enviroment and the bilingual classes once a week fit perfectly for our hispanic family. Love the neighborhood and all the village facilities as well.
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2011

This is a great school. The Principal, Superintendent and the entire crew is very friendly and dedicated. Parents involvement is fantastic. My daughter loved going to school here but unfortunately we had to move out the state.