About Us

Welcome Message

Welcome to Public School 3 The Bedford Village School!

We are a 3K to grade 5 public elementary school that serves the vibrant and diverse community of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. P.S. 3 is committed to developing "Leadership for the 21st Century" and beyond! Therefore, it is the responsibility of the Bedford Village School to identify the needs of each of its students to create and implement those programs and procedures which will meet their needs.

Our mission is to empower students to become leaders.

Where parents and teachers will work together to address the academic and social needs of our children in the school and community.
Where children will achieve an enriched and integrated curriculum that responds to the diverse cultural heritage of our children.
In which independent study and critical thinking skills are nurtured
In which citizenship is promoted and enhanced, and where a love for learning is perpetuated.

We are committed to the academic success and personal development of every child, and we celebrate our students for being their authentic selves.

Mission Statement

PS 3 The Bedford Village School Mission Statement

Public School 3 The Bedford Village School is a community of lifelong learners dedicated to scholarship, wellness, inclusion, and innovation to develop leaders of a global society.

Instructional Goal

All students will read by the second grade and make yearly academic progress as measured by MAP Growth Assessment data.

Instructional Principles

Improve pedagogy through professional learning and progress monitoring.
Stakeholders will collaborate to meet academic, social, and emotional needs of all students.
Increase family engagement by sharing the why and resources of our curriculum.

Core Values

Attitude - Attendance - Academics: PS 3 A's for Success