PS/MS 20 PO GEORGE J WERDAN III

PS/MS 20 PO GEORGE J WERDAN III is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 1,069 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 70 teachers, PS/MS 20 PO GEORGE J WERDAN III 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/MS 20, also known as the George J. Werdan III School**, is a public school located in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates as a comprehensive educational hub that emphasizes both academic development and social-emotional growth. As a neighborhood school within the New York City Department of Education, it is committed to providing a supportive environment that prepares its diverse student body for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on building a strong community atmosphere, often emphasizing collaboration between staff, students, and families. Being a combined elementary and middle school (PS/MS), it offers the unique benefit of continuity, allowing students to remain in the same educational setting throughout their primary and early adolescent years. Located on Webster Avenue, PS/MS 20 serves as a vital anchor in the local Bronx community, striving to foster inclusive learning opportunities that cater to the varied needs and cultural backgrounds of its surrounding neighborhood.

For more information, contact PS/MS 20 PO GEORGE J WERDAN III at (718) 515-9370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.