P.S. 291

P.S. 291 is an elementary school serving grades K-4 in the Bronx, recognized for its strong community and supportive environment. The school occupies a bright, modern building in University Heights and places a significant emphasis on the visual and performing arts, offering programs like Dancing Classrooms and partnerships with organizations such as DreamYard Project for theater and visual arts. Parents consistently express high satisfaction, describing the school as great with excellent, caring teachers and staff, and appreciating the strong communication. The faculty is highly regarded, with teachers overwhelmingly recommending the school to new families. Academically, the school's ELA proficiency rate is 50%, slightly below the citywide median, while its math proficiency rate of 56% is at the citywide median. The school actively integrates technology into learning through a Learning Technology Grant, utilizing tools like Thinking Maps to enhance critical thinking and digital literacy. It also provides Transitional Bilingual Education in Spanish and a variety of after-school programs, including arts, chess, cooking, ESL, and STEAM. While instruction is noted as an area of ongoing development, the school is committed to fostering a positive and engaging learning experience for its diverse student body.