PS 66
PS 66 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 806 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 49 teachers, PS 66 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 66, located at 845 E 96th St in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often emphasizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to engage with their local community.
Beyond the classroom, PS 66 strives to cultivate a sense of school spirit and collaboration among students, staff, and families. The school typically offers various programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall educational experience, such as after-school enrichment, arts integration, or extracurricular activities that promote physical wellness and creativity. By maintaining strong partnerships with parents and neighborhood stakeholders, PS 66 seeks to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact PS 66 at (718) 922-3505 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11236
(718) 922-3505
PS 66 is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 806 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
- Total Students:
- 806
- Teachers:
- 49.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 806 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 66 is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 87.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.7%
- White
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.