PELHAM ACADEMY OF ACADEMICS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement (also known as P.S./M.S. 491) is a public school located in the Allerton section of the Bronx, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As its name suggests, the school places a dual emphasis on traditional academic rigor and the development of civic-minded citizens. The institution operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and as active participants in their local community.

In practice, the school’s programming is designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond by balancing core subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, and science—with social-emotional learning. By integrating community engagement into the curriculum, Pelham Academy aims to help students understand their role within the Bronx and the broader world, often utilizing partnerships and project-based learning to apply classroom concepts to real-world scenarios. The school is known for its focus on cultivating a strong, collaborative school culture that values communication between faculty, students, and families.