PS 33 CHELSEA PREP
PS 33 CHELSEA PREP 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 628 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, PS 33 CHELSEA PREP has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
PS 33 CHELSEA PREP, located at 281 9th Avenue in the heart of Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school benefits from an active and involved parent body, which helps support a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and classroom resources that enhance the standard New York City Department of Education curriculum.
The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that prioritizes social-emotional learning alongside academic achievement. Chelsea Prep often utilizes its prime location to integrate the surrounding neighborhood into its educational approach, frequently engaging with local cultural institutions and resources. With a focus on fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative skills, PS 33 strives to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact PS 33 CHELSEA PREP at (212) 244-6426 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEW YORK, NY 10001-5799
(212) 244-6426
PS 33 CHELSEA PREP is a public school in NEW YORK, NY with about 628 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:
- 628
- Teachers:
- 39.02
- 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 628 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.8%
- White
- 23.2%
- Asian
- 23.1%
- Black or African American
- 15.9%
- Two or more races
- 8.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
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.