Bryant Elementary School

I did not find this school to challenge my child. He started kindergarten knowing how to read and add double digit numbers. Unfortunately, the program is not individualized. So he started learning ABC and counting to 30, which he was already a pro at in preschool. So I found that he did not learn much or advance academically. We are moving to a different school district as Teaneck schools are not rated very high.
--Submitted by a parent

My son attended Bryant 'after' attending Bergenfield Montessori. I have to say, it was a real disappointment. He already knew a lot of the curriculum that was being 'introduced' at Bryant and was extremely bored in class as a result. He was already exposed to adding/subtraction and reading in PK4, and upon entering Bryant School for K, his classroom started with their 'ABCs', but he was already formulating basic sentences from his previous school just for an example. I felt he was not being challenged with the information he had already obtained and felt it was a waste of time making him sit there and 'repeat' lessons when it wasn't necessary. I pulled him out of Bryant and placed him back into Bergenfield Montessori where he belonged, as they are more advanced in their teachings and methods. Regardless of 'my' experience, it's good to see others are doing fine at Bryant.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughters went to this school. One graduated last year and the other in 1992. My youngest loved it! and she adored her teacher! and vise verse. She was like a second mom. I highly recommend this school to any parent. I wish I could say the same for the high school and the middle schools.
--Submitted by a parent

My son went to bryant school and if its education you want with great teachers and get parent help you have got it in Bryant School as for principle and sec. at that front desk horrible and attitude but like i said before teachers and partisipating parents great!!!!! also just to note my son is a special needs kids
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers here are great my daughter and learned a lot. The principal and her philosophies leave a lot to be desired. Otherwise good school
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter and me have had an excellent experience in Bryant as a result of her teacher, who was a great guide person and the parents were really involved.
--Submitted by a parent

My child excelled academically due to the efforts of her teacher and home. The 'new initiative' needs to be done away with since the school district does not have the money to hire a special education and general education certified teacher to be in the classroom. The principal is not child or parent friendly. The school lacks parental involvement.
--Submitted by Karen Jones, a parent

My daughter had a wonderful experience at Bryant. The parents were very involved and the teacher was excellent.
--Submitted by Nancy, a parent

This school will provide a great start for a style. There is an strong emphasis on reading and a high level of parent involvement. My son loved it and was well prepared for 1st grade.
--Submitted by a parent