PS 21 PHILIP H SHERIDAN

PS 21 PHILIP H SHERIDAN is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 701 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 43 teachers, PS 21 PHILIP H SHERIDAN has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 21 Philip H. Sheridan, located in the Wakefield neighborhood of the Bronx, serves a diverse student population, primarily spanning pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As a New York City public school, it operates under the mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically focuses on foundational literacy and mathematics skills, striving to prepare children for the rigors of middle school while encouraging a culture of community and inclusivity within the Bronx district.

The school is known for being a vital neighborhood anchor, offering various programs designed to support student growth and parental engagement. Like many schools in District 11, PS 21 works to integrate a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, often supplemented by enrichment activities that aim to engage students beyond traditional classroom instruction. Parents and guardians interested in the school’s specific performance metrics, recent educational initiatives, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to consult the official NYC Department of Education (DOE) "School Quality Snapshot" or visit the school directly to learn about their current extracurricular offerings and daily instructional approach.

For more information, contact PS 21 PHILIP H SHERIDAN at (718) 652-3903 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.