BAYCHESTER ACADEMY

BAYCHESTER ACADEMY 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 399 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 25 teachers, BAYCHESTER ACADEMY 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.

BAYCHESTER ACADEMY (P.S. 491) is a public elementary school located in the Baychester neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. Its mission centers on developing the "whole child," blending high expectations for core subjects like literacy and mathematics with a focus on social-emotional learning and community building.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, actively involving families and the local community in the learning process. BAYCHESTER ACADEMY utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating technology and enrichment programs to keep students engaged. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success and lifelong learning within a safe and structured setting.

For more information, contact BAYCHESTER ACADEMY at (718) 325-1138 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.