P.S. 306

P.S. 306 is an elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Morris Heights/University Heights neighborhood of the Bronx. The school is known for its highly positive and supportive environment, with parent surveys showing overwhelmingly favorable responses regarding the school community and relationships. Parents describe the principal and teachers as caring and dedicated to student well-being and education. The school's mission emphasizes fostering resilience, perseverance, and a caring instructional setting. While the school serves a high-needs population, it maintains an excellent 0% suspension rate. A notable feature is its newly opened, student-designed community schoolyard, shared with M.S. 331, which includes a basketball court, outdoor classroom, and play equipment, and is accessible to the public after school hours. The school also engages students through community partnerships, such as a Jr. Knicks event promoting literacy and sports. Academic proficiency in both ELA (39%) and Math (38%) is a concern, falling below the citywide 25th percentile for elementary schools. The school addresses this through small group instruction and a new literacy curriculum.