PS 68 CAMBRIDGE
PS 68 CAMBRIDGE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24 school district, located in RIDGEWOOD, NY with about 650 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 48 teachers, PS 68 CAMBRIDGE 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.
PS 68, located at 59-09 St. Felix Avenue in Ridgewood, Queens, 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 known for fostering a supportive neighborhood environment where educators focus on building foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional growth. The school prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum, often integrating arts, physical education, and technology alongside core subjects like literacy and mathematics to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
The community surrounding PS 68 is characterized by its dedication to school-family partnerships, with the administration and staff working closely with parents to support student success. The school emphasizes creating an inclusive atmosphere that reflects the multicultural fabric of the Ridgewood area. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to personalized instruction, PS 68 aims to prepare its young learners not only for the rigors of middle school but also to become engaged, responsible members of their local community.
For more information, contact PS 68 CAMBRIDGE at (718) 821-7246 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
(718) 821-7246
PS 68 CAMBRIDGE is a public Title I school in RIDGEWOOD, NY with about 650 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
- Total Students:
- 650
- Teachers:
- 48
- 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 650 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 68 CAMBRIDGE is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.8%
- White
- 7.5%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.