What does PS mean in New York schools?

What does PS mean in New York schools?

public elementary schools
This is a list of public elementary schools in New York City, which are typically referred to as “PS number” (e.g. “PS 46”). Many PS numbers are ambiguous, being used by more than one school. The sections correspond to New York City DOE Regions.

What are New York schools called?

New York City Public Schools
The City School District of the City of New York (or the New York City Public Schools) is the largest school system in the United States, with over 1.1 million students taught in more than 1,800 separate schools.

Are NYC schools good?

Overall, New York City’s schools aren’t failing. Our public-school system, the largest in the country, scores at or above the average for the state. Black students in the city charters outperform those in district schools by 35 points in math and 23 points in English.

Do public schools in NYC have names?

In 1916, when the city decided to give all its schools names alongside their numbers, The New York Times was not pleased. “The Board of Education is now contributing to enlightenment by slapping new names on the public schools,” an editorial said.

What happens if you lie about your address to get into a school?

When you lie about where you live and submit false proof of residency documents, you may be committing felony records tampering. Even if you have the best intentions for your kids, providing an address that isn’t yours is still fraud. The mom was convicted of felony records tampering.

Are there any elementary schools in New York City?

This is a list of public elementary schools in New York City, which are typically referred to as “PS number” (e.g. “PS 46”). Many PS numbers are ambiguous, being used by more than one school.

Where is the Anderson School in New York City?

The Anderson School PS 334 is a citywide K-8 public Gifted & Talented school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. If you would like to learn more about The Anderson School, please explore the About Us menu above.

Where is the Peck Slip School in NYC?

The Peck Slip School is located in the Historic South Street Seaport in Downtown Manhattan, right at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge. The South Street Seaport District features some of the oldest architecture in downtown Manhattan, and includes the largest concentration of restored early 19th-century commercial buildings in New York City.

Are there charter schools in New York City?

Many PS numbers are ambiguous, being used by more than one school. The sections correspond to New York City DOE Regions. Some charter schools are included throughout this list; others may be added to the charter schools section at the end of the list. Ruby S. Couche, national president of the professional educators’ sorority Phi Delta Kappa.