Local Education App: School Central NYC

In New York City, the need for parents to get to know the ins and outs of their child’s school never seems to cease. Now, there’s an app engineered specifically to meet the demand for info on up-to-the-minute NYC public school happenings!

With School Central NYC, a recently released app (available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices) featuring entries on over 1,500 public schools in the city, you can access data (current and historical) directly from the Department of Education to help you learn more about your child’s school and how it compares to schools citywide.

Additionally, the app lets you see school-by-school standardized test results, demographic breakdowns, admissions instructions, detailed school evaluations, and more.

To learn more, visit schoolcentralnyc.com!

Lyceum Kennedy French American School

An independent school that provides students with an outstanding bilingual and bi-cultural education based on the principles of self-expression and differentiated pedagogy.

Great Oaks Charter School

A tuition-free charter middle school on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. We prepare our students for success in college through excellent teaching and tutoring.

YMCA Long Island Early Childhood/ Preschool Programs

YMCA Long Island Early Childhood/ Preschool Programs provide a safe and supportive learning environment for young children to grow and thrive. The YMCA of Long Island's Early Childhood/Preschool Programs are committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment for young children to learn, grow and develop social skills. Our teachers create a warm and loving atmosphere while offering a developmentally-appropriate, engaging curriculum, where children can play, discover and learn. The development of independence, trust and initiative is fostered through a balanced program of choice and structure, quiet and active play, and group and individual time. Our programs encourage children to explore, experiment and learn through literacy, science, dramatic play, block building, art, music and manipulative materials all while acquiring school readiness skills of reading and math. Age ranges for Early Childhood/Preschool Programs are 18 months* - 4 years old. *Please check your local branch as ages vary per branch. YMCA Long Island Early Education/ Preschool Programs are offered at our Glen Cove, Huntington and Great South Bay locations. We offer a developmentally-appropriate, engaging curriculum, where children can play, discover and learn.