PS/MS 122Q The Mamie Fay School

"Quite possibly the single best elementary school and middle school (if you can get in) in Astoria (and possibly Queens). The effort of the dedicated teachers and the incredibly involved PTA, has produced a school that is not just academically superior, but truly welcoming and inclusive of the community. Truly an example others would be wise to follow."

"Great school! Wonderful principals and teachers, as well as great PTO. They have been professional, compassionate and helpful at the same time. They also have many great events, like concerts, movie nights, presentations, cultural day, and more with free goodies and refreshment. It’s also safe and convenient for the kids. Lucky to live in the area!l"

"Well 5 people in my grade tried to kill themselves because of the workload and the stress, and the teachers would guilt us for everything we would do. I keep in touch with people that graduated and it has all affected our negative health incredibly badly and I wouldn't wish this school on anyone. Anxiety attacks got so common that people just started to ignore them. Please please please please PLEASE allow your kids to have a good middle school experience where they can laugh and be happy and relaxed. They deserve it. We all deserved it."

"Some of the teachers were meh the others where great. They had old computers (when I left in 2014) and the principal jumped to conclusions easily."

"Amazing environment in the middle school. It has amazing teachers and the gifted program REALLY prepares you for high school. Fun activities! The hw and stress level can get high, but this school is great. It is a little small consdiering its prek to 8th, but its comfy."