P.S./M.S. 029 Melrose School

P.S./M.S. 029 Melrose School in the Bronx serves students from 3K through 8th grade, emphasizing a holistic approach to education with multiple pathways for social, physical, academic, and personal success. The school is known for its culturally responsive education and a wide array of extracurricular activities, including various sports teams, clubs like Chess and Robotics, and arts programs such as Dance and Music Production. It also offers leadership opportunities and a CTE Collaboration program for high school credits. The school maintains a very low suspension rate, well below the citywide average. While parent surveys indicate high satisfaction with family relationships, some student survey responses suggest concerns regarding bullying and the fair resolution of conflicts, with a lower percentage of students feeling safe in common areas compared to the citywide average. Academic proficiency in both ELA and Math is below the citywide median, and there is no accelerated coursework offered. The school also provides Transitional Bilingual Education in Spanish.