PS 116 is orderly without being rigid and has a gentle hum of children working together. It's a strict place, but the discipline doesn't seem oppressive, perhaps because the children are so happy to be engaged in their work and the teachers are so attuned to their students. Children receive some arts offerings, including visual arts and music classes, and a dance class in a studio furnished with a keyboard and platform stage for performances. Teaching artists from the Alvin Alley dance company also have worked with the students. The school's PTA offers a wide range of after-school clubs, offering everything from yoga to cooking.

After a decade in this school and seeing the transition between principals - we have seen a lot. Some of the changes have been good but a lot has been done to shut the parents out of the school.... read more

"I've now experienced two District Two public schools, so I have some perspective on PS 116. Bottom line is that your child will get a great education with very good teachers and a lot of... read more

"My son has had a happy and successful experience in his 6 years at PS 116. PS 116 is a warm and wonderful community. Each year his classroom and specialty teachers have been exceptional. The... read more