Frank Fowler Dow School No. 52

Frank Fowler Dow School No. 52

School Information

What Every Family Should Know

  • Frank Fowler Dow- School #52 is a small school that borders Irondequoit in the Northeast quadrant of the city.  We are a student–centered, family oriented school with a focus on individualized student success in all aspects of student life.  This approach has helped us to maintain our ranking as one of the highest performing schools in the RCSD.  We have a very active parent group, who works hard to make everyone feel welcome and part of the School #52 family.    Student attendance is very important to everyone at School #52. Our team works diligently to make sure that all students remain engaged in learning.  We have an outstanding music program which allows for students to have individual and small group music lessons as well as band experience beginning in 4th grade.

Program Features

  • Uniforms Required Yes
    Foreign Languages No
    English Language Learners Yes
    Honors/Enrichment Classes Offered as part of a student’s individualized plan
    Early Literacy Program Yes
    Chorus Yes
    Band/Orchestra Yes
    Instrumental Music Lessons Yes
    Sports No
    Step Teams No
    Extended/Expanded Day No
    Saturday School No
    On-Site After-School Care No
    Summer Programs No
    Business/College/Faith Partnerships Buddie Readers with Spiritus Christi church

Unique Features

    • A high-performing school.
    • Active partnerships with Xerox through LEGO League.