P.S. 106 - The Parkchester Elementary School

P.S. 106 - The Parkchester Elementary School (11X106) is a public school in District 11, Parkchester, Bronx, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 57% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 828 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 21.2 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Parkchester
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Locations (1)

P.S. 106 - The Parkchester Elementary School
1514 Olmstead Ave, Bronx, NY 10462, USA
Bronx, Parkchester

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 57%, about typical for NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; math is up 15 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

Also worth knowing: Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).

What the numbers say

  • Enrollment (2025–26) is 828, larger than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.
  • Reading: 44% in 2026, down 8 points from 2025 and up 7 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points; about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

97%

trust their child's teachers

94%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 60% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.41 · 24th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

44%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

337 students tested

Level 123%
Level 233%
Level 328%
Level 416%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education22%

77 students tested

General education students50%

260 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 338%
Grade 449%
Grade 545%

Mathematics

57%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

344 students tested

Level 113%
Level 230%
Level 337%
Level 420%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education32%

76 students tested

General education students65%

268 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 356%
Grade 464%
Grade 552%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school44%
District 1146%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school57%
District 1150%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests42%44%41%57%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201842%41%
201944%43%
202239%28%
202337%43%
202439%47%
202552%54%
202644%57%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 64%1.2 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 82%0.9 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 89%1.8 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 81%0.6 mi away

  5. P.S. 106 - The Parkchester Elementary School (this school)44%

    Economic need index: 86%

  6. Economic need index: 88%0.1 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 86%0.4 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 91%1.3 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 85%1.3 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 64%1.2 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 82%0.9 mi away

  3. P.S. 106 - The Parkchester Elementary School (this school)57%

    Economic need index: 86%

  4. Economic need index: 81%0.6 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 89%1.8 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 86%0.4 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 88%0.1 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 91%1.3 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 85%1.3 mi away

P.S. 106 - The Parkchester Elementary School vs Linden Tree Elementary School

MeasureP.S. 106 - The Parkchester Elementary SchoolLinden Tree Elementary School
2026 reading proficient44% (-8 points vs 2025)39% (-3 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient57% (+4 points vs 2025)46% (-1 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)21.221.4
Enrollment (2025–26)828312
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.210.8
Family satisfaction (2026)94%94%
Principal trust (2026)98%100%
Teacher trust (2026)97%99%
Leadership (2026)97%97%
Distance between schools0.1 mi

P.S. 106 - The Parkchester Elementary School has higher math proficiency than Linden Tree Elementary School (57% vs 46%).

Student body

Enrollment

828 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 128 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

21.2

children in the average K–5 class; about 11.2 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

14%

was 15% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

86% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 86% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

28%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 2% White, 29% Hispanic, 45% Asian, 22% Black, 1% multiracial, 47% female, 53% male.

Economic need index: 86% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
97%
Disability support services
84%
Outreach
95%
Facilities
89%
Parent involvement
93%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

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Address

1514 Olmstead Ave, Bronx, NY 10462, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 22% in reading (77 tested), compared with 44% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool
  • Courses Listed: 2
  • Location: Parkchester, Bronx
  • Address: 1514 Olmstead Ave, Bronx, NY 10462, USA