PS 124 YUNG WING

PS 124 YUNG WING is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 725 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, PS 124 YUNG WING has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 124, also known as the Yung Wing School, is a public elementary school located in the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its emphasis on fostering a strong sense of community. The school is named after Yung Wing, the first Chinese student to graduate from an American university, and it honors this legacy by cultivating a culturally responsive environment that celebrates the diversity of its student body while maintaining high standards of instruction.

Beyond its core curriculum, PS 124 is noted for its focus on bilingual education and enrichment programs, often incorporating arts, technology, and social-emotional learning into the daily experience. The school maintains a strong partnership with the local community and active parent involvement, which contributes to its reputation as a supportive and stable environment for young learners. Its location on Division Street places it at the center of a vibrant neighborhood, allowing the school to integrate local culture into its educational mission as it prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 124 YUNG WING at (212) 966-7237 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.