PS 86 KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS

PS 86 KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 1,669 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 109 teachers, PS 86 KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PS 86, also known as the Kingsbridge Heights School, is a public elementary school located in the Kingsbridge Heights neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 10. The school’s mission focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills among its diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education. In addition to core academic subjects, PS 86 often incorporates arts, physical education, and extracurricular programming to engage students and promote their personal development. By leveraging its location near the Jerome Park Reservoir, the school creates a dedicated space for neighborhood children to build a strong educational foundation, focusing on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 86 KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS at (718) 584-5585 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.