Hello Brooklyn PS 11
PS 11 — Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
A a National Blue Ribbon elementary school serving over 900 Pre-K to 5th Grade students from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Pre-K through 5th grade in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn. Creativity, Community, Equity, and Excellence for every child.
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About PS 11
Intelligence plus character.
PS 11, The Purvis J. Behan Elementary School, is on a mission to offer a school environment that cultivates Creativity, Community, Equity, and Excellence for all our students — growing their intellect and putting them on the trajectory of being life-long learners, thinkers, risk takers, and global citizens.
We provide a comprehensive, rigorous, standards-based liberal arts curriculum and an enriching co-curricular program featuring science, technology, engineering, visual arts, performing arts, and sports that positions every student for success.
Students
National Award
School, District 13
Education Honor
Happening at PS 11
Our Programs
Athletics, performing arts, S.T.E.M., and visual arts — the whole child.
Athletics
Basketball, soccer, flag football, track, tennis, capoeira, and more — building discipline, sportsmanship, and a healthy, active lifestyle.
See ProgramsPerforming & Visual Arts
Dance, drama, instrumental music, and visual arts give every child a creative voice, with partnerships including the New York Philharmonic's Very Young Composers.
Explore the ArtsSpecial Projects & Partnerships
Hydroponics & garden science, swimming with Imagine Swimming, and dance & djembe residencies — because it takes a village to raise a child.
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Upcoming Events
School events, PTA meetings, and important dates — all in one place.
A live events calendar, right here.
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Life at PS 11 The Purvis J. Behan Elementary School
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