P.S. 021 Philip H. Sheridan

P.S. 021 Philip H. Sheridan is an elementary school in the Bronx serving students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, with ELA proficiency at 62% and math proficiency at 72%, both well above the citywide median and approaching the 75th percentile for NYC schools. The school maintains a very low suspension rate of 0%. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with recent surveys showing positive responses ranging from 96% to 100% across various aspects of the school experience. While some older online reviews have raised concerns about school conditions and staff conduct, more recent official data, including teacher surveys, indicates strong instructional leadership and high trust between teachers and the principal. The school serves a community with a high economic need, reflected in its 93% economic need index, which is above the 75th percentile citywide. It offers free after-school programs and late pickup, and a uniform is required for students. The school's vision emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.