PS 18 JOHN PETER ZENGER

PS 18 JOHN PETER ZENGER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 598 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 18 JOHN PETER ZENGER has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 18 JOHN PETER ZENGER, located at 502 Morris Avenue in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education (District 7), the school is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing a foundational education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school is named after the colonial-era printer and journalist John Peter Zenger, a historical figure celebrated for his role in establishing the principle of freedom of the press in America.

The school environment at PS 18 is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student population. Like many schools in the Bronx, it provides a range of services aimed at addressing the unique needs of its community, including English Language Learner (ELL) support and special education programs. Through its various academic initiatives and extracurricular activities, PS 18 strives to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging them to become active, informed citizens who embody the values of advocacy and inquiry associated with its namesake.

For more information, contact PS 18 JOHN PETER ZENGER at (718) 292-2868 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.