PS 11 – Purvis J. Behan Elementary School is a Brooklyn public school committed to delivering a comprehensive, rigorous liberal arts education that nurtures the whole child. Guided by the core values of Creativity, Community, Equity, and Excellence, PS 11 offers a standards-based curriculum enriched with STEAM, visual and performing arts, and sports programming — all designed to honor each student's individuality while preparing them for lifelong success as critical thinkers, risk-takers, and engaged global citizens.
The school's dedicated PTA invests over $800 per student in enrichment activities that go above and beyond the school budget, including dance, drumming, capoeira, martial arts, choir, swim lessons, garden science, free academic support, and recess coaching. By uniting administrators, teachers, families, and students as equal stakeholders in a shared learning community, PS 11 ensures that every child has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential — equipped with the knowledge, curiosity, and social-emotional skills to tackle challenges and thrive.