P.S. 106 Edward Everett Hale

P.S. 106 Edward Everett Hale is an elementary school in Brooklyn serving students from 3-K through 5th grade. While some older reviews express concerns about curriculum and student interactions, recent parent feedback is largely positive, with many praising the principal and the early childhood programs. The school offers a Spanish Dual Language program and provides Transitional Bilingual Education in Spanish, catering to its diverse student body, which includes a high percentage of English Language Learners. Academically, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates are below the citywide 25th percentile, indicating an area for growth. However, the school boasts a range of enriching facilities, including a Disney Jr. Big Green Theatre, a hydroponics lab, a media room, a computer lab, and a STEM lab, emphasizing arts and cultural education. P.S. 106 also partners with the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council to offer a free after-school program for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. On-site occupational, speech, and physical therapists are available to support students with diverse needs.