PS 59 BEEKMAN HILL INTERNATIONAL
PS 59, also known as the Beekman Hill International School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-known for its inclusive environment and its commitment to fostering a diverse community. Its location on East 56th Street places it at the heart of a vibrant urban area, drawing students from the surrounding local community as well as those participating in the school's various language and international-focused programs.
Academically, PS 59 is recognized for its rigorous curriculum and its emphasis on social-emotional learning, which aims to develop both the intellect and character of its students. The school often incorporates a global perspective into its studies, reflecting its "International" designation by encouraging students to appreciate different cultures and viewpoints. With a strong parent-teacher association and a dedicated staff, PS 59 maintains a reputation as a close-knit, high-achieving institution that prides itself on creating a supportive and engaging atmosphere for young learners in New York City.
NEW YORK, NY 10019
(212) 888-7870
PS 59 BEEKMAN HILL INTERNATIONAL is a public school in NEW YORK, NY with about 611 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:
- 611
- Teachers:
- 38.04
- 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 611 students
- White
- 61.2%
- Asian
- 17.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.5%
- Two or more races
- 8.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
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.