PS 96 JOSEPH LANZETTA

PS 96 JOSEPH LANZETTA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 398 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 36 teachers, PS 96 JOSEPH LANZETTA has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 96, officially known as the Joseph Lanzetta School, is a public elementary school located in the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is situated on East 120th Street and operates within the New York City Department of Education system. The school is named in honor of Joseph Lanzetta, reflecting its long-standing roots within the local community.

The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By offering a standard core curriculum complemented by enrichment programs, PS 96 aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of middle school and beyond. As part of a community-focused district, the school works closely with families and local stakeholders to provide a stable, foundational education for children in the East Harlem area.

For more information, contact PS 96 JOSEPH LANZETTA at (212) 860-5851 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.