PS 5 DR RONALD MCNAIR

PS 5 DR RONALD MCNAIR is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 209 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 16 teachers, PS 5 DR RONALD MCNAIR has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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. 5 Dr. Ronald McNair, located at 820 Hancock Street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Named in honor of the physicist and NASA astronaut Dr. Ronald McNair, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 16. It operates with a commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement, striving to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.

The school environment at P.S. 5 is characterized by a focus on fostering a supportive learning culture that celebrates the history and heritage of its neighborhood. Beyond core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school often incorporates enrichment programs and social-emotional learning to help students build confidence and interpersonal skills. By maintaining strong ties to the local Bed-Stuy community, P.S. 5 aims to create a welcoming space where families and educators work collaboratively to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement needed to succeed in their educational journey.

For more information, contact PS 5 DR RONALD MCNAIR at (718) 218-2444 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.