PS 37 MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE SCHOOL

456 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
P.S. 37, located in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx, is a unique educational institution that distinguishes itself through its commitment to the "Multiple Intelligences" framework. Based on the theory developed by Howard Gardner, the school integrates this philosophy into its daily curriculum, recognizing that students possess a wide variety of strengths—ranging from musical and spatial to interpersonal and logical-mathematical. Rather than focusing solely on traditional testing, the school aims to provide a well-rounded learning environment where students are encouraged to demonstrate their understanding and talents through diverse, creative, and personalized methods.

Beyond its pedagogical approach, P.S. 37 functions as a tight-knit community hub for families in the 10463 zip code. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that values the individual identity of every child. By blending core academic instruction with extracurricular opportunities that highlight diverse intelligences, the school seeks to build student confidence and prepare them for future academic success, all while maintaining a collaborative relationship with parents and the surrounding Bronx neighborhood.
456
Total Students
42.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 37 MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic357
Black81
Asian2
Two or More3
American Indian4
  • Hispanic
    357 (78.3 %)
  • Black
    81 (17.8 %)
  • White
    9 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
Phone: (718)796-0360
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 397
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 42
Grade 1 45
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 56
Grade 4 59
Grade 5 53
Grade 6 51
Grade 7 42
Grade 8 55
Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 37 MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten42
Grade 145
Grade 251
Grade 356
Grade 459
Grade 553
Grade 651
Grade 742
Grade 855
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 37 MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21246.5%
Male24453.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)