P.S. 070 Max Schoenfeld

P.S. 070 Max Schoenfeld is a large K-5 elementary school located in the Bronx, serving a diverse student body with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and a significant English Language Learner population. The school is noted for its exceptionally positive school climate, reflected in a 0% suspension rate and overwhelmingly favorable parent survey results, where all respondents expressed positive views. Parents consistently describe a caring staff who genuinely prioritize students and foster a welcoming, inclusive environment. Teacher surveys also indicate strong instructional leadership and high trust between teachers and the principal, both well above city averages. Academically, the school's ELA proficiency rate is a concern, falling well below the citywide 25th percentile, and its math proficiency is below the citywide median. However, the school is committed to a holistic educational experience, incorporating innovative STEM practices and offering an enriched music program where primary grade students learn instruments. P.S. 070 also provides specialized support through its Intensive Reading Education and Development (IREAD) program for literacy and the PATH Program, which offers social-emotional support for students who have experienced trauma. The school also features a Spanish Dual Language program.