PS 36 MARGARET DOUGLAS

PS 36 MARGARET DOUGLAS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 395 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 41 teachers, PS 36 MARGARET DOUGLAS has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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. 36, also known as the Margaret Douglas School, is a public elementary school located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is situated directly across from Morningside Park, providing a unique urban setting that often integrates the surrounding community and local educational resources into the student experience. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, often emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills while incorporating enrichment activities. P.S. 36 strives to maintain strong partnerships with local families and neighborhood organizations to support student success. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school, encouraging both intellectual curiosity and character development within the vibrant context of the Harlem and Morningside Heights community.

For more information, contact PS 36 MARGARET DOUGLAS at (212) 690-5807 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.