PS/MS 4 CROTONA PARK WEST

PS/MS 4, also known as the Crotona Park West School, is a public school located in the Bronx, New York, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Situated in District 9, the school functions as a foundational community hub, providing a continuous educational environment that spans a student’s early childhood through their middle school years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic approach designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, focusing on both core curricular standards and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the Crotona Park West neighborhood, often focusing on initiatives that bridge the gap between classroom learning and community involvement. Like many schools in the New York City Department of Education system, PS/MS 4 prioritizes literacy and mathematical proficiency while offering various extracurricular activities and support services to help students navigate academic challenges. By maintaining a single campus for both elementary and middle school students, the institution aims to foster a long-term sense of community and stability for families residing in the Fulton Avenue area.