P.S. 140 Nathan Straus

P.S. 140 Nathan Straus is an elementary and middle school in Manhattan, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is committed to project-based learning, encouraging collaboration, inquiry, and critical thinking, and offers a quality arts program that includes dance, music, and visual arts. It also benefits from numerous community partnerships, such as Educational Alliance and Henry Street Mental Health Clinic. Parent sentiment is mixed; while many families appreciate the caring staff and enrichment opportunities, others have raised concerns about student safety, disruptive classroom environments, and a perceived lack of academic challenge. The school's instruction and performance rating is "Needs Improvement," and academic proficiency in both English Language Arts and Math is well below citywide averages. Despite these academic challenges, the school maintains strong relationships with families, as reflected in high positive responses on parent surveys. Student surveys, however, indicate areas for improvement in school cleanliness and fair conflict resolution.