The Bronx STEM and Arts Academy

The Bronx STEM and Arts Academy, also known as P.S. 051, is a small, nurturing K-5 community school in the Bronx. It emphasizes meeting the physical, emotional, social, and academic needs of its students and families. The school is known for its small class sizes, which allow for more individualized attention, and a culture where students call teachers by their first names and engage in discussions at tables rather than rows. The curriculum integrates arts and STEM, with partnerships providing instruction in music, dance, and hands-on science. An extensive after-school program is also available. The school occupies a well-renovated former Catholic school building, featuring a gym, music room, and computer lab. While the school boasts an attendance rate well above the citywide median and a zero suspension rate, state test scores for ELA are slightly below the citywide median, and math proficiency is below the 25th percentile, with overall scores noted as low and declining. Despite some historical challenges related to a former site, current parent feedback from recent surveys is overwhelmingly positive, indicating strong relationships and satisfaction with the school environment.