100 Farmington Road 14609
(585) 482-9614        
Pre-K through Grade 6
Principal: Denise Rainey
Parent Liaison: Sonja Toomer
PTA President: Tokeya Graham
PTA Vice President: Donna Sundquist

Frank Fowler Dow School No. 52 is one of the City School District’s smallest schools, located south of Empire Blvd. on the Irondequoit border. Built in 1925, the school has a beautiful cathedral-styled design and a recently expanded playground. We have two classrooms at each grade level and celebrate our small size by working together as a close-knit school community.

• Is a New York State “School in Good Standing” and has a reputation for solid academic performance.
   
• Uses the “America’s Choice” comprehensive reform model and emphasizes literacy through Readers’ and Writers’ Workshops.
  
  
• Has two mobile laptop computer stations that students work with in the classroom.
  
  
• Offers a before-school tutoring session for students needing extra learning support.
  
  
• Enjoys an active community partnership with Temple B’rith Kodesh, which provides volunteer assistance in classrooms and helps run a summer reading program.
  
  
• Has an enthusiastic PTA which sponsors a variety of activities for families.