P.S. 246 Poe Center

P.S. 246 Poe Center is a K-6 elementary and middle school in the Bronx, serving a diverse student body with a high percentage of English Language Learners and students from low-income backgrounds. The school is known for its dedicated staff and a strong focus on social-emotional learning, utilizing the RULER approach from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, particularly regarding the school's supportive environment and the care provided by teachers. The curriculum includes "HMH Into Reading" and "Eureka Math²", and the school offers Transitional Bilingual Education in Spanish. While parent satisfaction is notably high, academic proficiency in both ELA and Math is a concern, with scores falling near or below the citywide 25th percentile, well below the citywide median. Some older reviews mention challenges with administrative interactions and chaotic drop-off procedures. The school also provides various after-school programs, including partnerships with organizations like Good Shepherds.