William O Schaefer Elementary School

William O Schaefer Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-2
140 Lester Dr,  Tappan, NY
South Orangetown Central School District
3.7
4.5
582 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Nora Polansky
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Niche Grade

A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,154:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
62.2%
Hispanic
23.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
Two or more races
5.6%
Black
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
7/23/2017
WOS is fantastic. The teachers, the admin staff, the parents that volunteer......They have supportive mini programs for kids who need extra help, or who are facing stresses and just need extra support. The garden and then donate the harvest to families in need. There's a free camp in the summer....I couldn't be happier.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/4/2019
The school is wonderful academically. It also provides a variety of specials and a very nurturing environment.
5.0 parent
1/19/2017
I love this school! We moved here from the city after doing a ton of research, because we had friends in the district and had heard good things. I couldn't be happier with our decision. I have one child who's already finished at this school, and one who's a current student. They've both had wonderfu...
5.0 parent
12/13/2010
I couldn't be happier here. The teachers here are the best. The reading program is excellent. I moved here from a very large school district that I thought was going to be hard to beat. South Orangetown is an excellent district. So happy we moved here. There are so many programs offered. There are a...
3.0 parent
9/30/2007

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William O Schaefer Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-2 in Tappan, NY, in the Tappan neighborhood, and is served by the South Orangetown Central School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 582 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. William O Schaefer Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $766,066. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rockland Children's Psych Center, Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan, Tappan Zee High School, and more. Learn more about what Tappan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William O Schaefer Elementary School.

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