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Spring View of Frank Fowler Dow School No. 52


Frank Fowler Dow School No. 52 is located south of Empire Blvd. on the Irondequoit border. Built in 1925, the school has a beautiful cathedral-styled design, an expansive campus and a large playground. School No. 52 is known as a high-performing school, and for its teachers, staff, parents, and students who work together as a close-knit school community.

At Frank Fowler Dow School No. 52:

  • All classrooms are equipped with Smart Boards technology.  K-6 grade classrooms have Chromebook carts with one computer for every student.
  • We received the 2009 National Center for Urban School Transformation Excellence in Urban Education Award.
  • Students consistently perform high on their NYS Math and ELA exams.
  • A Student of the Month is chosen by the classroom teacher based on a character trait from the Principal’s Book of the month.
  • Frank Fowler Dow School #52 has a very busy music department!  We offer a Choir, a Band, Musical Theater, Piano, Hand Drumming and a Movement/Dance Ensemble.
  • An enthusiastic PTO sponsors a variety of activities for families.
  • We enjoy strong parent participation and support for special projects and activities. 
  • Breakfast of Champions rewards hard-working students with special time with the principal.
  • Student art is on display at the Winton Road Library and the Genesee Health Services Building.