Community Partnership Charter School

My daughter is currently in 3k here and we love this program. The teachers are great, she is excited to go to school, and they have a great variety of lessons and play. I can't speak to the experience of older students, but would definitely recommend this school for the 3k/Prek program.

My child started kindergarten at PS11 in 2021 and we couldn’t be happier with the decision to choose this school. All the staff are so supportive and caring. The principal (Ms. Hope), assistant principal (Mrs. Rand) , and parent coordinator (Mr. Rand) are some of the sweetest, most concise and informative people you will ever meet. The PTA members and volunteers are on top of everything as well and work on so many functions and events throughout the school year to keep the students and families engaged and involved. Strong communication, community, trust, kindness, and compassion are only a few of the things that come to mind when it comes to describing our experience at PS11. This school cares about different cultures and it is actually part of the curriculum. I would categorize this school as academically rigorous. Lots of projects and homework which is something that my family appreciate (can you expect any less from a school that strives for academic excellence?). Not so sure about my daughter because at this age, they just want to play. She’ll come to appreciate it in time. ;) There’s also a plethora of after school enrichment programs like art, baking, ceramics, coding, chess, science, tennis, drama, dance, swimming!! That’s just to name a few! The teachers, so far, are a hit or miss. I guess it comes down to personality. Some people are more organized than others. As long as the newer teachers are willing to learn the culture of the school and are receptive to it, that’s a plus. So far, no major issues with the teachers. They have been very caring and committed. Daughter likes her teacher and is treated with respect in class so that makes us as parents happy. The students seem friendly (gauging only from a kindergarten through first grade aspect). Our daughter is very quiet and we thought it would be tough for her to make friends. We were wrong. The friends that she has made are the sweetest little things and they make her happy. She wouldn’t want to trade that for any other school.

This school and it’s after school is so exhausting. My advice to other parents is to run!

Wonderful, friendly, community-oriented community! Newly formed IB program offers academic challenges and excitement to all kids! My son did not like or do well in the a few of the private community preschools in the neighborhood but LOVES PS56! Principal Grande is a supportive and nurturing leader and that appears to trickle down to staff as well. We love the smaller size (both physical and in enrollment numbers). Every child is known and appreciated.

Our son is in 3K (2023/2024 school year) and it has been a wonderful experience. Great teachers, great leadership and warm community.

It's stupid how there are no required academics like math. The idea that 13 year olds with no clue about life can choose their curriculum is bloody well ridiculous. Btw, I put three because I'm sure there will be kids who are excited or run around all day even though that will provide them no future.

Amazing outdoor play space and a warm friendly environment for kids and parents. Great place to introduce kids to a positive school environment.