PS 178 DR SELMAN WAKSMAN

PS 178 DR SELMAN WAKSMAN is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 437 students offering grade levels from 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 35 teachers, PS 178 DR SELMAN WAKSMAN 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.

P.S. 178, also known as the Dr. Selman Waksman School, is a public elementary school located in the Baychester neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 11. The school is named in honor of Selman Waksman, a Nobel Prize-winning biochemist, reflecting a commitment to fostering a strong academic foundation for its diverse student body.

The school places a significant emphasis on creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and social-emotional development. P.S. 178 utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of its students, often integrating literacy, mathematics, and science programs designed to align with New York State standards. In addition to core academics, the school typically offers various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at enriching the student experience and building a strong sense of community among families and staff.

For more information, contact PS 178 DR SELMAN WAKSMAN at (718) 904-5570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.