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Community School District 11 located

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in the northeast Bronx is a

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diverse and dynamic mosaic of unique

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neighborhoods. From the serene landscapes 

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of Woodlawn and Pelham Parkway and

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and the suburban comfort of Eastchester

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to the dynamic high-rise community

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of Co-op Cit,y the vibrant

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and close-knit blocks of Wakefield and Edenwald

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the culturally rich

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hubs of Castle Hill and Morris Park

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and the coastal allure of City Island.

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Each neighborhood contributes uniquely

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to the cultural fabric of our schools.

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District 11 is made up of

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44 schools serving students from

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pre-K to 8th grade. District

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11 offers a comprehensive and

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inclusive education rooted in academic

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excellence social emotional development and

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culturally responsive teaching.

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We are deeply committed to preparing

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students not only for success in the classroom but

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for meaningful lives beyond

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on school walls. Our students engage

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in hands-on projects bringing their

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classroom lessons to life! They

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participate in initiatives like the American

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Debate League, the International Soapbox

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Derby, the Spelling

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Bee, and the Battle of the Boroughs

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Mayor's Cup providing them with authentic

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learning experiences that foster critical

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thinking, collaboration, and

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creativity. These opportunities strengthen

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academic foundations while helping

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students envision their futures with purpose

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and confidence. District 11 also

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carries a proud legacy of

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community engagement and educational advocacy.

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Administrators, staff,

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and community-based organization

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work in partnership to expand access

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to enrichment programs, wellness,

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services, and youth development initiatives

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- ensuring every student has the support

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and resources they need to thrive.

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Our district remains steadfast in its

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commitment to cultivating affirming nurturing learning

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environments. We center student

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voice, celebrate diverse identities,

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and prepare young people to

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lead with empathy in an increasingly interconnected

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world. District 11

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reflects the energy, diversity, and resilience

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of New York City itself. As

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we continue our journey of educating the whole

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child, we invite you to

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join us in District 11 as we build

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bridges between our classrooms and the

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world our students are growing into together.

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District 11 Every

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student, Every day