PS 134 HOLLIS

PS 134 HOLLIS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29 school district, located in HOLLIS, NY with about 380 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 31 teachers, PS 134 HOLLIS 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.

PS 134, also known as the George F. Monaghan School, is a public elementary school located in the Hollis neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 28. It is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes the foundational development of its young learners in a diverse community setting.

The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded education, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy and mathematics while encouraging social-emotional growth. PS 134 often engages with the local Hollis community to provide extracurricular opportunities and academic support systems. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative instruction, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigors of middle school and beyond, ensuring that every child has the resources necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.

For more information, contact PS 134 HOLLIS at (718) 464-5544 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.