PS 199 SHAKESPEARE SCHOOL (THE)

PS 199 SHAKESPEARE SCHOOL (THE) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 753 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 51 teachers, PS 199 SHAKESPEARE SCHOOL (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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. 199, formally known as The Shakespeare School, is a public elementary school located in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 9. It is situated in a densely populated urban area, and the school community generally reflects the diverse cultural and socioeconomic background of the surrounding Bronx neighborhood.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating programs designed to support English Language Learners and students with special needs. Like many schools in the district, P.S. 199 emphasizes the development of social-emotional skills alongside academic achievement. The school strives to act as a community anchor, prioritizing a supportive environment that encourages parent involvement and student engagement within the classroom and through extracurricular activities.

For more information, contact PS 199 SHAKESPEARE SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 681-7172 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.