P.S. 134 George F. Bristow

P.S. 134 George F. Bristow is an elementary school in the Bronx serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is known for its immersive arts program, offering visual arts, theater arts, dance, drumming, and multi-media arts, including a partnership with Third Street Music School for weekly dance and percussion classes. Academically, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates (26% for both) are significantly below the citywide median and the 25th percentile for elementary schools. The student population includes a high percentage of students with disabilities (37%), which is well above the citywide 75th percentile. While some parents praise the school's discipline and commitment to student progress, others have raised concerns regarding safety, teacher attentiveness, and overall school climate. However, recent parent surveys indicate overwhelmingly positive satisfaction with various aspects of their child's education and school relationships. The school utilizes EL/Imagine Learning for literacy and Math in Focus (Singapore Math) for mathematics instruction. A school uniform is required.