Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders

Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders is an elementary school in the Bronx, serving students from 3-K through 5th grade. Parents express high satisfaction with the school, with survey results indicating strong positive experiences regarding their child's education and the school environment. The school maintains a high attendance rate, which is at the 75th percentile citywide, and reports no suspensions, contributing to a positive climate. It offers a vibrant arts program, including dance instruction with Teatro Sea for younger grades, art with Studio in a School for all students, and dedicated music teachers. Academically, the school's ELA proficiency rates are below the citywide 25th percentile, and math proficiency is below the citywide median. Some external reports indicate academic performance consistently ranks in the lower quartile statewide. The school serves a diverse student body with a high percentage of English Language Learners and students with disabilities. It also offers a Spanish Dual Language program and free after-school options.