P.S. 087 Bronx

P.S. 087 Bronx is an elementary school (K-5) located in the Northeast Bronx, recognized for its nurturing, safe, and supportive environment that reflects its diverse immigrant community. Parents consistently express high satisfaction with the school, and teachers overwhelmingly recommend it to new families. The school maintains a high attendance rate, which is well above the citywide median, and an exceptionally low suspension rate. Academically, students perform near the citywide median in English Language Arts proficiency and slightly below the median in Math proficiency, though the school has shown an upward trend in ELA performance. P.S. 087 emphasizes experiential learning and high expectations, offering distinctive programs such as an orchestra, which is unusual for an elementary school. It has also provided unique language and culture programs, including Mandarin, to foster intercultural understanding. The school actively engages families through initiatives like "Fatherhood in the Twenty-First Century" and is undergoing a building expansion.