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Does Riverdale have the overcrowding problem that other NYC school districts have? specifically the pre-K/K classes? Our son is only 1.5, but I'm already worried that by the time he's ready for school it may get even worse. we are looking at thhis area, and wonderign if there is goign ot be the same problem. Do we need to jsut move to the suburbs when the time comes?
thank you for the links! I read on there that district 10 is one of the most overcrowded districts in the city .
Perhaps, but you need to look at individual schools, not the district as a whole. You could also call the schools directly to find out how many students are currently enrolled, to get an idea of whether they're currently overcrowded or not ...
I read all of your criteria in your other thread. You also have to think long term about middle school and HS. In some sections the elementary schools may be fine, but not the others. Some areas have good schools all the way through.
Sometimes you may have to make sacrifices for your childs sake, such as commutes. Some areas like Riverdale, areas of Queens, or Brooklyn, have schools that offer good park areas for sports, and have good music, and art programs, as well as academics. You should be able to find rentals in your price range.
I read all of your criteria in your other thread. You also have to think long term about middle school and HS. In some sections the elementary schools may be fine, but not the others. Some areas have good schools all the way through.
Sometimes you may have to make sacrifices for your childs sake, such as commutes. Some areas like Riverdale, areas of Queens, or Brooklyn, have schools that offer good park areas for sports, and have good music, and art programs, as well as academics. You should be able to find rentals in your price range.
And what you say (good elementary schools, bad middle/high schools) also applies to the "nice" parts of Mt. Vernon and Yonkers in southern Westchester.
Does Riverdale have the overcrowding problem that other NYC school districts have? specifically the pre-K/K classes? Our son is only 1.5, but I'm already worried that by the time he's ready for school it may get even worse.
Here is a Riverdale Press article link regarding this exact topic. I have a feeling that it might get worse, based on simple math.
http://www.riverdalepress.com/atf.php?sid=8585¤t_edition=2009-05-14
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