P.S./M.S. 194

P.S./M.S. 194, located in the Unionport East section of the Bronx, serves a large and diverse student body from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is known for its modern building, which includes a state-of-the-art gymnasium, auditorium, and technology lab. It offers a variety of enrichment programs in music arts, fitness, fine arts, computer science, robotics, and athletics, alongside Regents level courses for middle schoolers. The school also utilizes theater programs to foster community and partners with the Bronx Institute at Lehman College to prepare students and families for the college process. Parents consistently report high satisfaction with the school, praising its caring environment and strong family engagement, with positive survey responses well above the citywide median. Official ratings for safety and school climate, as well as relationships with families, are good. Academic proficiency in both ELA and Math is around the citywide median, with accelerated coursework shares below the median. While many parents appreciate the school's responsiveness, some student surveys indicate concerns regarding bullying, physical fights, and the fairness of conflict resolution. The school's instruction and performance rating is fair, and some students express a desire for more academic challenge.