P.S. 108 Philip J. Abinanti

P.S. 108 Philip J. Abinanti, a long-standing elementary school in the Morris Park section of the Bronx, serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a solid reputation within the community and is known for its strong academic performance. Students consistently achieve high proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math, with scores well above the citywide 75th percentile. The school fosters a warm and friendly environment, with parents reporting exceptionally high satisfaction with their children's education and a strong sense of community. P.S. 108 embraces a diverse student body, including new immigrants and children from local medical institutions. Beyond core academics, the school offers unique opportunities such as the "Build a Musical" program for second graders, a dedicated Veteran's Day celebration for fifth graders, and weekly visual arts and music lessons for all K-5 students. The school's mission emphasizes nurturing the whole child through academic and artistic endeavors, encouraging self-confidence and critical thinking. The community has also expressed a desire for the school to expand to include a middle school.