West New York Middle School

The Academy of St. Joseph of the Palisades has provided Catholic education in West New York since 1873. Children enter as early as Pre-K3 and can continue through eighth grade. The school belongs to the Archdiocese of Newark and follows its curriculum maps for subjects including mathematics, English language arts and technology. Teachers aim to challenge students academically while adapting instruction to individual needs and working with parents as children's first educators. School life extends beyond regular classes. Teacher-supervised aftercare runs from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and includes a snack, playtime and homework. Students can also join guided arts and crafts or after-school sports such as soccer, basketball and volleyball. Catholic faith shapes the academy's spiritual and community life, while its classroom and enrichment options give families several ways to stay involved. Ask about admission or visit the school at 6408 Palisade Avenue.

At Albio Sires Elementary School, also known as Public School No. 4, our motto is T.E.A.M.: Together Everyone Achieves More. We are part of the West New York public schools and teach students of all ability levels, with a school social worker leading our support services, including bullying prevention. Students can get school breakfast and lunch through the district. After school, students in grades 2 to 5 build original creations in our STEAM makerspace, sixth graders learn to code robots, and fifth graders study the science behind crime scene work in our C.S.I. club. Students in grades 4 to 6 play intramural basketball and volleyball and perform in chorus and band at school assemblies. We also offer dance and a peer leadership group for fifth and sixth graders.

Grandma's Place Preschool and Daycare cares for children from 6 weeks old through age 12 at our center on 66th Street in West New York. Infants from 6 weeks to 18 months and toddlers from 18 months to 3 years each have their own program, and our preschool for 3 to 5 year olds blends play-based learning with structured lessons to prepare children for kindergarten. School-age children from 5 to 12 join our enrichment program, and our summer day camp for ages 3 to 12 adds outdoor activities and creative projects. We are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our mission centers on the three C's of curiosity, creativity, and courtesy, with programs that build independence and critical thinking. Our administrative director brings more than 25 years in education, and our curriculum supervisor holds a master's degree in education that includes special education.