Andalusia School

380 Walnut Street

Yonkers, NY 10701

11 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 30, 2018

This school is another world Wich make you feel you are in Pakistan or Afghanistan so I recommend every parent to think about their kids and their future .Uniform is stupid, teachers have no manners all the time yelling to the kids.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2016

My son went to this school a few years back. His teacher was very young and inexperienced. She'd pick on him for anything and everything. I had someone peak into her class and saw everyone running around and acting like wild monkeys but I was the only parent that would get called. The principal is only there for decoration. He's lazy and doesn't care what the parents say. My husband and I would plead with him about our son and he would redirect us to the obese teachers supervisor named bibi. Who would smile in your face and then talk about you and your child behind your back. My son is now in public school and doing great. We teach him the Koran and Arabic at home and at Saturday school at another Islamic center. Save your money and your time. Actually even better, drive there when school starts and then again when it ends and you'll see the chaos.....now imagine how disorganized they are inside. You've been warned.
Submitted by parent on August 10, 2015

I have my kids attending Andalusia School. They never been better. The Academics are high, the teachers are great, the environment is the best. The students scored very high in all state exams. Our community has a gift from Allah, Andalusia School
Submitted by student on August 10, 2015

I highly disagree with the comment posted on August 2, 2015. I went to Andalusia School almost my whole life and then went on to a very good college (with scholarship).The low student to teacher ratio gives the students more individualized attention and creates a sense of family at the school.Andalusia gives you the “best of both worlds.” It provides both a strong Islamic and Academic education. We start each day with morning assembly making supplications. The thuhr or midday prayer is done in the masjid, with all the classes except pre-k to 2nd grade that do it in the classes. We have juma prayer which is sometimes done by the high school students under the guidance of the teachers. The whole school is there for juma. The former students have gotten accepted to excellent colleges, many with partial and some with full scholarships. These colleges include, NYU, Barnard, Sarah Lawerence, Iona, Pace, Macaulay Honors Program, Stony Brook, LIU, Fordham, Manhattanville, Manhattan College, City College, Concorida, and many more.Once again, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Andalusia School to anyone looking to provide their child with a well rounded education, Islamically and Academically.
Submitted by student on August 02, 2015

I went to Andalusia for many years of my schooling until my parents FINALLY saw the light and took me out. When i transferred to a public school I was very behind and took me a while to get up to the standard at my new school. Andalusia has a very poor English, Science, Islamic Studies/Quran and Language department. The school relies on Regents scores to show the school in a positive light but in recent years the Regents scores have severely dropped. SAT and ACT scores of students are extremely low in Andalusia but the administration doesnt care about that because those scores arent showed to the public. The admin picks on little things instead of focusing on the big picture creating tension and hate between the students, teachers and admin. For ex: Students can be suspended or expelled for little to no reason at all besides teachers not liking the student. The principal is a figure head and provides no benefit to Andalusia. An Islamic Environment is virtually absent from the Board all the way down to the teachers. The board fired one of the best teachers in high school on a personal basis. In my opinion no child should be subjected to Andalusia's High School unless your child just wants to get through high school rather than learning and working to get into a good college or university. Andalusia has the lowest standards of any school i have ever seen in regards to education and environment. Students are hindered by not being allowed to reach their full potential by taking advanced classes or even honor classes. I sincerely hope this post deters parents from putting their child in Andalusia as it is on a downward spiral and a child should not be put in a school that does not care for their education and success. Children only have 13 years of school before they have to decide what college they will attend and the direction their life will take. Andalusia does not have the capacity to deal with the immense gravity of having students lives in their hands. Do not even waste one year sending your children to andalusia. The academics are so poor and the environment is nothing to be impressed by. This is coming from a student who went to both Andalusia and public school. Andalusia uses the illusion of safety and Islam to scare parents into believing public school is a terrible place for your kids. I encourage you to do anything but send your kids to Andalusia.
Submitted by parent on November 27, 2013

I disagree with the last comment. Andalusia School follows strictly the State Commin Core Standards. I can also speak from experience and tell you that compared to public schools, even some of the most expensive districts, Andalusia students are at a higher level in reading, math, science. This school however does not have the resolvers to care for Special Needs Students and that some parents refuse to believe their children need special attention. I invite potential parents to come and visit the school during some of the Academic events they have planned so they can see for themselves how challenged the students are and all that they are exposed to.
Submitted by parent on November 26, 2013

The concept of Andalusia School in Yonkers is great but they have far way to travel yet. Their American education standards are very low in compare to other public school. I speak with experience as I send my child there and was forced to take him out after two years as I saw he was much behind in comparison to other public school standards. When I took him out and put him in a regular school it was true he was behind in reading, writing and these two are most important for all the subject. I wish best for Andalusia and may they come over the obstacles and get better in education and in Islamic education as well.
Submitted by parent on July 20, 2013

I would like to say that Andalusia School is a great school. Teachers do their best to educate students and to develop their skills. The school has drastically developed over the last two years, keep going forward Andalusia !!!
Submitted by parent on June 21, 2013

This is a school that works everyday with immense effort to teach its students all of the values I mentioned above. They are an excellent school academically, and you don't need to take my word for it. Visit the school and you'll see that their senior students have been accepted to prestigious colleges and universities, you will also see that Kindergarteners partcipate in Spelling Bee competitions at the tender age of 5 or 6 and have to learn over 300 words, in addition to all the other work they do daily. This schools instilles Islamic Values not only for the individuals learning it to be able to contribute to the Muslim community but to be able to grow up as an honest, humble, strong-character, leader type of human being. A human being who can influence peace, tolerance, family values and the vital need of education. I personally am grateful and feel blessed to have been able to send my precious son to attend Andalusia. May God continue to bless Andalusia School with knowledge and wisdom to preserve this wonderful community they have built.
Submitted by teacher on February 15, 2013

I completely agree with the review from 1/9/2013. I worked there. 1. They don't treat employees equally. 2. If i had specifc questions they were met with vague useless answers, leaving me to just figure it out (and believe me it was the same no matter who I asked). 3.If I spoke out my concerns were met with 'We will work on it." and the results were inconsistant. 4.They don't train new hires well, they don't pay well or in a timely manner. Basically there are really no rules becasue they are bent so often. I know that some of these issues are not uncommon in other schools, but forgive me for thinking that an 'Islamic' school would have higher educational, professional, and moral standards.
Submitted by other on January 09, 2013

Andulasia is an ok school because of its Islamic environment but it has no educational background One of the teachers screams to much and doesn't know how to teach Another is an amazing teacher but doesn't know how to contral a class One is too strict One makes non age appropriate speeches The principal makes insanely boring speeches And it goes on and on It went a long way from where it was but it still needs lots of improvement