P.S. 146 Edward Collins

P.S. 146 Edward Collins is an elementary school in the Bronx serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. It is known for fostering a strong sense of community, with cheerfully decorated classrooms and active parent involvement. Parent sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with very high satisfaction reported in school surveys, reflecting a welcoming and supportive environment. The school emphasizes character development, offering programs like "Kinder Buddies" for older students to mentor younger ones and peer mediation training. Academically, the school's ELA proficiency (44%) is slightly below the citywide median, while math proficiency (53%) is close to the citywide median. Students receive instruction in visual arts, gym, and theater, with elective opportunities in poetry, technology, music, and Lego robotics. The curriculum includes HMH Into Reading, Amplify Desmos Math, and Amplify Science. The school also provides various special education programs, including SETSS, self-contained classes, and Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classes. It shares a building with Success Academy Charter School Bronx 3.