At a Glance
A turnaround story with near-universal teacher trust and zero suspensions, sitting in a transit-rich neighborhood where families value the small-town feel despite safety concerns
Families who prioritize a safe school culture with highly trusted teachers and zero exclusionary discipline, who can reliably get their children to school consistently despite the high absenteeism rates elsewhere, and who are comfortable with a school that's still catching up to district averages in reading but has proven it can improve math performance.
- Zero suspensions for three consecutive years — discipline is handled through relationship-building, not exclusion
- 100% of teachers report feeling safe at school, the highest possible score
- Teacher trust in leadership exceeds 95%, indicating stable and respected administration
- Math scores (55.1%) now match the district average after years of trailing
- Grade 3 math at 63.5% shows strong foundational skills developing
- Chronic absenteeism at 67% is a red flag — nearly 2 in 3 students miss enough school to be considered chronically absent
- ELA proficiency (51%) still trails the district average of 57%, meaning reading instruction may need attention
- Very low PTA fundraising ($6/student) suggests limited parent volunteer resources or fundraising culture
- The neighborhood safety score (18) is well below average — families should factor this into their daily calculus
- 21% of students have IEPs, which may mean specialized services are robust but class sizes could feel larger for general education
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 11
P.S. 106 ranks below the district's top performers — charters like Icahn (96) and Bronx Charter School for Excellence (93-94) score significantly higher, and even nearby zoned schools like P.S. 096 (85) outpace it. However, it's a solid choice within its peer group, and the strong culture metrics suggest it's doing some things right that the test scores don't fully capture.
Test scores have rebounded strongly from the pandemic dip — math proficiency of 55.1% now matches the district average, and ELA at 51% is close behind at about 90% of the district mean. The 2024-2025 scores represent the school's best performance in years, with Grade 3 showing particular strength in math (63.5%) and Grade 5 leading in ELA (52.4%). However, the overall quality score of 2.12/4 still sits slightly below the district average of 2.25, suggesting this is an improving school that hasn't yet closed the gap entirely.
This is where P.S. 106 genuinely stands out. Teachers report 100% safety, 94% instruction quality, and 97% trust in leadership — numbers that match or exceed even the highest-performing schools in the district. Parents feel similarly heard, with 92% satisfaction and 97% principal trust. The school has maintained zero suspensions for three straight years. The tradeoff is attendance: while 91.4% daily attendance looks decent, the chronic absenteeism rate of 66.9% is alarmingly high, with Black students (73%) and Asian students (70%) missing the most school days.
The student body is majority Asian (40%) and Hispanic (32%), with significant Black enrollment (23%) — a notably diverse mix for the Bronx, reflected in the 71% diversity index. At 80.3% economic need, this is a high-need community, though not the most struggling in the district. The 21% IEP rate is slightly elevated, suggesting strong special education support. PTA fundraising is minimal at $6 per student (versus $24 district average), indicating less parent volunteer capacity, though survey response rates remain healthy at 73%.
Parkchester was built in the 1940s as a planned community of garden apartments, and it retains a distinctive character — quiet residential streets, local shops, and a strong sense of neighborhood identity despite being surrounded by busy Bronx infrastructure. Transit access is exceptional (92 on the transit score), making it practical for commuters, but the safety score of 18 is notably low, reflecting elevated crime density. The area skews working-class with a 23.6% poverty rate, 30% college-educated population, and low homeownership at 20%.
The neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly with moderate walkability, though many families drive from further afield given the strong transit connectivity — the 6 train and multiple bus routes serve the area well
Academic Performance
ELA Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Math Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 589 families responded (73% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
PTA Fundraising
Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database (2023-24)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 106 Parkchester a good school?
- On Motley, P.S. 106 Parkchester earns an overall quality score of 53/100 — a blend of New York State ELA and math results, attendance, and the school-climate survey. Its state test results run in line with the District 11 average.
- What grades does P.S. 106 Parkchester serve?
- P.S. 106 Parkchester serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into P.S. 106 Parkchester?
- P.S. 106 Parkchester admits by zone — families living in its attendance zone are generally guaranteed a seat.
- Is P.S. 106 Parkchester public, charter, or private?
- P.S. 106 Parkchester is a public school in NYC Community School District 11.
- What neighborhood is P.S. 106 Parkchester in?
- P.S. 106 Parkchester is in Parkchester, Bronx.
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