P.S. 085 Great Expectations

P.S. 085 Great Expectations in the Bronx serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade, operating as a community school that emphasizes a whole-child approach to education. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with survey results indicating strong positive sentiment regarding staff support, teacher effectiveness, and overall satisfaction with their child's education. The school maintains a very low suspension rate of 0.0% and an attendance rate at the citywide median. Academic proficiency in ELA (43.0%) is near the citywide 25th percentile, while math proficiency (44.0%) is slightly above the 25th percentile, with both falling below the citywide median. The school offers extended educational opportunities, including early drop-off, free after-school, and late pickup, and provides Spanish Dual Language programs. While some older online comments express concerns about teacher engagement, more recent data and observations highlight a collaborative staff and a supportive, home-like environment with enrichment activities like tap dancing and yoga.