Strong connections with fellow classmates has shown to enhance educational advancement, which is why parents send their children to William T. Harris school. Located at 320 West 21st street in Chelsea, this school utilizes the concept of co-teaching classes in all of its grade levels from pre-k to 5th, in which children with special needs work along side of their general education peers. In place of report cards, portfolios are sent home with children’s work samples, teacher and student reflections, goals, and a variety of assessments.
This public school ranks above average in student progress, student test scores, proficiency in math and reading, and teachers with more than 3 years experience. With a student body of over 850, the student/teacher ratio is 15 to 1. In addition to rigorous core academics, students are immersed in visual art, theater, music, dance, swim, gym, and more. The school has a big yard, a small yard, a rooftop play space and a dance room but no real gym; two classrooms with a wall removed serve the purpose. On cold days kids dance, play soccer, enjoy arts and crafts or watch a movie inside. Second- through 5th-graders have swim lessons in the pool once a week.
P.S. 11 Sarah J. Garnet School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
320 W 21st St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 2
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Mr. Robert Bender
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.7%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
10%
State Average
20%
Math
7%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
806:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
43.9%
Hispanic
23.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.5%
Two or more races
7.1%
Black
6.7%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/26/2018
PS11 is a wonderful school. It is such a great community and allows children to thrive, especially in the arts fields. The extracurriculars it provides are many: students are immersed in visual art, theater, music, dance, swim, gym, and more. The academics are no better than your standard public school, and homework has been banned in recent years, but there is a Gifted&Talented program that is sufficient for a gifted child.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/27/2025
I had heard such wonderful things about PS11 before my child started, but was sad to see that the school seems to have lost its way. Principal Bender and his team play favorites — you need to curry his favor and the families that do receive preferential treatment. The teachers are overwhelmed and ne...
11/22/2023
I'm astounded by the level of education at this school. My son is in Kindergarten G&T and is already reading. He has light homework which he does independently. He participates in after-school activities M-F and loves every activity/instructor. I always enjoyed school growing up and I'm so glad that...
7/12/2022
PS 11 embraces diversity but misses the mark on equity and inclusion.The PS 11 community needs to re-evaluate DEI in the school. For example,the school has nearly 900 families yet the parent volunteer positions are mononopolized by helicopter parents who alienate other families from community involv...
7/22/2020
I've had two daughters (one G&T and one gen ed) who have gone through PS 11. We're so grateful for the highly enriched program that has been accessible to all students. The school keeps getting better. The G&T program is definitely more academically rigorous, but the Gen Ed program has still produce...
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P.S. 11 Sarah J. Garnet School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 2 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 730 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. P.S. 11 Sarah J. Garnet School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $2,219,960. Discover additional schools in the area, like Landmark High School, Manhattan Village Academy, N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 11 Sarah J. Garnet School.