P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School

P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School is a small elementary school in Staten Island serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. The school is known for its supportive environment and strong relationships with families, as evidenced by overwhelmingly positive parent survey results, with 98-100% of parents expressing satisfaction across various aspects of the school experience. Parents frequently praise the dedicated teachers and accessible leadership, noting that staff are responsive to concerns and work to address individual student needs. The school maintains an excellent safety record with a 0% suspension rate and a strong attendance rate that is at the 75th percentile citywide. Academic proficiency in both ELA and Math is near the citywide median for elementary schools. The school embraces a diverse student body, including a higher-than-median percentage of English Language Learners and students with disabilities, and offers programs like Integrated Co-Teaching. Extracurricular activities such as a principal's book club, test prep, hip-hop classes, and a zoo club are also mentioned by parents.