PS 11 PURVIS J BEHAN

PS 11 PURVIS J BEHAN is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 893 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, PS 11 PURVIS J BEHAN has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 11, formally known as the Purvis J. Behan School, is a public elementary school located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive learning environment. It is widely recognized in the local community for its focus on social-emotional learning alongside rigorous academics, aiming to develop the "whole child" by balancing intellectual growth with character development.

The school is noted for its strong sense of community and active parent engagement. PS 11 offers a variety of enrichment programs, including arts education and extracurricular activities, which help create a vibrant school culture. Because it is situated in a historically significant and rapidly evolving part of Brooklyn, the school works hard to reflect the unique demographics of the neighborhood while providing a structured, supportive pathway for students to prepare for middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 11 PURVIS J BEHAN at (718) 638-2661 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.