PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE
PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 688 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
P.S. 6, formally known as The Lillie D. Blake School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan. Situated on East 81st Street, the school serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade and is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation, consistent high performance, and deep integration within its affluent local community.
The school is well-regarded for its robust parent involvement and supportive educational environment. Its curriculum emphasizes a balanced approach to learning, blending core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities in the arts and sciences. Due to its location in one of New York City’s most sought-after school districts, P.S. 6 maintains a competitive enrollment profile and is frequently cited as a flagship institution within the New York City Department of Education’s public school system.
For more information, contact PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE at (212) 452-6650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEW YORK, NY 10028-0262
(212) 452-6650
PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE is a public school in NEW YORK, NY with about 688 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
- Total Students:
- 688
- Teachers:
- 40.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 688 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.9%
- Asian
- 14.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.