PS 11 Purvis J Behan was listed as the 52nd best elementary school in New York State and was awarded a "U.S. News Best Elementary Schools" badge for the 2024-2025 review cycle. With mathematics proficiency of 88 and reading proficiency of 84, both higher than their respective averages in district and state, PS 11 is one of the top-rated elementary schools in the city of Brooklyn. For 2025-2026, PS 11 is living up to its great legacy with its active parent-teacher association and hard-working teachers.

Q1. What kind of statewide recognition has PS 11 Purvis J Behan won?

Ans. PS 11 Purvis J Behan has been ranked 52nd in New York State as an elementary school and has won a badge of 'U.S. News Best Elementary Schools' owing to its outstanding academic performance.

Q2. In which area does PS 11 Purvis J Behan provide its educational services?

Ans. PS 11 Purvis J Behan is located in the neighborhood of Prospect Heights of Brooklyn and attracts the student population from the attendance zone of Community School District 13.

Q3. Does PS 11 Purvis J Behan offer any program in the sports field?

Ans. Yes, PS 11 Purvis J Behan has its own track team that becomes operational from the second grade onward.

Q4. What level of involvement do the parents show towards PS 11 Purvis J Behan?

Ans. The parents at PS 11 Purvis J Behan are very much involved in the running of the school's operations in terms of organizing various fundraising and other events by way of PTA.

Q5. Are there any special education programs at PS 11 Purvis J Behan?

Ans. There are provisions for special education at PS 11 Purvis J Behan in the form of Integrated Co-Teaching and Self-Contained Classroom arrangements.