P.S. 043 Jonas Bronck

P.S. 043 Jonas Bronck is an elementary school in the Bronx serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school maintains a high attendance rate, performing at the 75th percentile citywide, and boasts a 0% suspension rate. Academic proficiency in both ELA (47%) and Math (50%) falls below the citywide median but remains above the 25th percentile. Parents express very high satisfaction with the school, with survey responses overwhelmingly positive regarding their child's education and the school environment. The school is known for its commitment to social-emotional learning, incorporating daily morning meetings and restorative mindfulness activities. Through a partnership with Education Through Music, students receive specialized music instruction, with older grades learning instruments. An extended-day program offers academic support, homework help, and enrichment, alongside early drop-off and late pick-up options. While some past concerns about the building's condition and lack of extracurriculars have been noted, the school emphasizes collaborative learning and project-based work, connecting lessons to real-life experiences. The principal is highly regarded by teachers for her leadership.