Yates Elementary School

725 Salina Street

School District

Schenectady City
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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GreatSchools Rating

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 01, 2022

This school is disgusting and crazy, if your giving this school a five star you’re very much wrong. My child told me that a student threw a chair at a teacher. The teachers completely ignore threats unless there told by smarter children or are suicidal threats. Some teachers explain things in the worst way possible. If you think this school is nice, your child is lying.
Submitted by parent on February 18, 2017

Look at the terminology being used in the ratings of five in the recent reviews.Whoever is giving this school a five star rating is crazy.The great school rating is a 1 for worst school in it's city.The state gives this A 93 percentage for worst elementary school in the state and of NY.Check the data before going here.Check Facebook and YouTube for schenectady city school district bullying,it an eye opener
Submitted by other on February 16, 2017

Nice feel and parent involvement. There are lots of programs for the kids and families.
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2017

Have nothing but great things to say about this school. My son was having tough time transitioning in the school and they found ways to work with him so he can succeed in the school
Submitted by parent on January 13, 2017

The teachers at the school are involved and passionate about the students and their families. They understand the curriculum and meeting the needs of students. The assistant principal and principal are always available for me to meet with them.
Submitted by parent on October 19, 2016

I have to say i was very nervous sending my son to schenectady public schools , and I am happy I did. Yates is amazing Principal Flanders is great he is there every morning when kids arrive he is easy to contact and takes an interest in helping the kids learn and behave. I am very happy with the decision I made and extremely happy he is at Yates. Now if more parents were willing to work with our teachers and princiapals in curving our children to learn and obey rules maybe we could make something of our kids..
Submitted by parent on March 22, 2015

The teachers do not seem to relate to their student population and even were at times heard yelling at them. The teachers are unapproachable and seem to be there just for a paycheck. Not at all happy with the atmosphere there.
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2015

Teachers and principal are available and listen to parents. The school is really about what students need, academically and socially. It's a family atmosphere with a caring, veteran staff. The principal knows every child and their needs.