P.S. 105 Sen Abraham Bernstein

Test scores at P.S. 105 sit below the District 11 average — 41.6% in ELA versus 56.7% district-wide, and 49.1% in math versus 55.6% district-wide. The school's overall score of 1.81 out of 4 also trails the district average of 2.25. However, scores by grade reveal a telling pattern: third graders showed just 19.2% ELA proficiency, while fourth and fifth graders performed markedly stronger at 48% and 53.5% respectively. This suggests the school may be rebuilding academic momentum after a period of decline, with older cohorts performing closer to district norms.

The school's climate data tells a remarkably positive story that contrasts with its academic challenges. Families report extremely high trust in teachers (95%) and the principal (96%), and 94% say strong relationships exist between staff and families. Teachers likewise rate their own trust in leadership at 93% and collegial trust at 88%, while 92% say instruction quality is strong and 95% feel safe at work. These are exceptional survey results that suggest a healthy, collaborative school culture. Discipline data reinforces this: the school has reported zero suspensions for three consecutive years.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (62%), with meaningful representation of White (15%), Asian (13%), and Black (9%) students, yielding a diversity index of 63%. The economic need index is high at 86.4%, and 18% of students have IEPs. These demographics reflect the working-class and immigrant character of Pelham Parkway-Van Nest, where about 16% of households live below the poverty line and 28% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. PTA fundraising of $22 per student runs slightly below the district average of $23.69, indicating moderate but not exceptional family fundraising activity.

Pelham Parkway-Van Nest is a stable, residential Bronx neighborhood with a mix of owner-occupied and rental housing, where only 23% of residents own homes. The area scores very high on stability (86th percentile) but low on safety (16th percentile), and families should be aware that environmental health indicators show elevated lead rates (16.9%) and high asthma-related emergency department visits (76 per 1,000). Transit access is solid (65th percentile), and the neighborhood has some green space, though it's not particularly family-dense compared to other Bronx areas.

The neighborhood is walkable and well-served by local bus routes, with the Metro-North nearby. Many families walk or take short bus rides. Street parking can be competitive during school hours.