PS 89

PS 89 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 1,550 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 89 teachers, PS 89 has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 89, located at 980 Mace Avenue in the Allerton neighborhood 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’s District 11, the school is recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, including literacy and mathematics, while often integrating programs designed to support the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive learning, offering various supports to meet the individual needs of its students. Beyond the standard curriculum, PS 89 typically engages in initiatives to keep families involved in the educational process, viewing parent participation as a key component of student success. With a long-standing presence in the local community, the school serves as a central hub for families in the 10469 zip code, striving to create a safe, supportive, and structured environment where children can build the academic and personal skills necessary for their transition to middle school.

For more information, contact PS 89 at (718) 653-0835 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.