PS 85 GREAT EXPECTATIONS

PS 85 GREAT EXPECTATIONS 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 952 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 90 teachers, PS 85 GREAT EXPECTATIONS has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 85, known as the Great Expectations School, is a public elementary school located in the Fordham Heights neighborhood of the Bronx. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 10. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, aligning with its "Great Expectations" moniker.

The school is deeply integrated into its local community and focuses on providing a well-rounded education that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional development. PS 85 is known for its commitment to inclusive practices, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population—which includes a significant percentage of English Language Learners—through targeted instructional strategies and a focus on building strong home-school partnerships. By promoting high academic standards and a character-building culture, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 85 GREAT EXPECTATIONS at (718) 584-5275 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.