District 11

District 11, in the northeast Bronx, includes family-friendly neighborhoods like Pelham Parkway, Woodlawn, and Co-op City, as well as City Island and areas near major hospitals like Einstein and Montefiore. The district offers a mix of housing—single-family homes, co-ops, and rentals—ranging from affordable to higher-end.

P.S. 153 Helen Keller School (Pre-K-5) serves students with severe disabilities, in general education, and in a gifted and talented program. P.S./M.S. 498 Van Nest Academy (K–8) provides a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on academic growth and student well-being. P.S. 481 Steam Bridge (K–5) integrates STEM education, offering hands-on projects in science, technology, engineering, and math from an early age.

View all District 11 elementary schools here and middle schools here.

District 11 Contacts

1250 Arnow Ave.

Bronx, NY 10469 - Map

cec11@schools.nyc.gov

https://nycdistrict11.org/

Phone number for elementary and middle school families: (718) 519-2620

Phone number for high school families: (718) 741-5834

Who to contact:

Each district has two superintendents--one in charge of elementary and middle schools, one in charge of high schools--who appoint principals, evaluate schools and approves budgets.

For individual parent concerns, contact the elementary and middle school or high school Family Support Coordinator. For help with PTAs or district-wide events, contact the Family Leadership Coordinator.

Find Superintendant and Coordinator contact information on the DOE's website.

Enrollment:

To enroll your child, go to the school or the nearest Family Welcome Center, not the district office.

Family Welcome Center

1230 Zerega Avenue, Room 24

Bronx, NY 10462 - Map

Phone: (718) 828-7546

Email: ZeregaFWC@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education Enrollment

3450 East Tremont Avenue

Bronx, NY 10465

Phone: (718) 794-7420

Community Education Council:

The elected members of the Community Education Council (CEC) approve school zoning lines and advise on education policy.

CEC: Community Education Council 11, 929-336-5510

District 11 office

cec11@schools.nyc.gov

https://www.cec11.org/

1250 Arnow Ave.

Bronx, NY 10469 - Map

Special Education:

Most questions about special education can be answered by your child's teacher or principal. If you are new to New York City or your child attends private or parochial school, contact the nearest Committee on Special Education for an evaluation.

Committee on Special Education

3450 East Tremont Avenue

Bronx, NY 10465 - Map

Phone: (718) 794-7420

Email: cse2@schools.nyc.gov

If these offices can not answer your questions, see DOE contacts.