PAIDEIA SCHOOL 15

PAIDEIA SCHOOL 15 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in YONKERS, NY with about 583 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, PAIDEIA SCHOOL 15 has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PAIDEIA SCHOOL 15, located on Westchester Avenue in Yonkers, New York, is a public elementary school serving the Yonkers City School District. The school operates under the "Paideia" philosophy, an educational approach rooted in the idea of providing a rigorous, well-rounded liberal arts education to all students. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, active learning, and the development of strong communication skills, aiming to prepare students not just for standardized testing, but for lifelong learning and informed citizenship.

As a member of the Yonkers Public Schools system, the institution focuses on fostering a supportive community environment that encourages academic excellence and character development. The school serves a diverse student population, offering a range of instructional programs designed to meet individual learning needs while upholding the district's standards for academic achievement. By integrating a holistic pedagogical model with the state’s educational requirements, PAIDEIA SCHOOL 15 strives to cultivate an inclusive environment where students are challenged to think deeply and engage thoughtfully with the world around them.

For more information, contact PAIDEIA SCHOOL 15 at (914) 376-8645 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.