PS 396

PS 396 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 336 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 57 teachers, PS 396 has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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 396, located at 1930 Andrews Avenue in the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students in the Morris Heights neighborhood. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its young learners. The school works to provide a structured educational experience tailored to the diverse needs of the local community, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging student participation in a supportive classroom setting.

Beyond the standard curriculum, PS 396 is known for its commitment to building strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Bronx community. The school environment typically emphasizes safety, mutual respect, and academic accountability, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By focusing on individualized attention and character development, the faculty strives to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to thrive in an urban school system.

For more information, contact PS 396 at (718) 294-0862 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.