Bardonia is a section of Nanuet which is widely recognized as Rockland’s center of commerce, Nanuet offers an unrivaled variety of options for area consumers, making the town one of the most popular destinations in the county. There are multiple shopping centers within the town limits, featuring some of the most popular retailers in the country. The Nanuet Mall is one of the most well-known shopping destinations in the area. Route 59, the most highly traveled road in the county, runs through Nanuet and is home to multiple shopping destinations. The downtown area is filled with quaint shops and popular eateries. The Palisades Center Mall is located less than five minutes away. The smallest of eight Rockland school districts, the Nanuet School District is the first Rockland district to have all of its schools accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, an international agency that judges how well schools measure up against an independent scale of excellence. Additionally, for the ninth consecutive year, the district has been the recipient of “What Parents Want” Award from SchoolMatch, a school-selection consulting firm. The George W. Miller Elementary School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Nanuet is one of the most accessible areas in the county, providing quick access to the New York State Thruway, the Garden State Parkway and the Palisades Interstate Parkway.