PS 1 TOTTENVILLE

PS 1 TOTTENVILLE is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 465 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 41 teachers, PS 1 TOTTENVILLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 1, also known as the Tottenville School, is a historic public elementary school located in the heart of the Tottenville neighborhood on Staten Island. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its long-standing presence in the area. Its location on Summit Street places it within a quiet, residential setting that has been a cornerstone of the neighborhood’s educational landscape for generations.

The school is known for fostering a supportive, traditional learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills and character development. As part of the New York City Department of Education, PS 1 focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a standard curriculum enriched by various extracurricular activities. With its small-school atmosphere, PS 1 is often praised by local families for its tight-knit community feel and its commitment to providing a consistent and stable educational experience for young learners in the 10307 zip code.

For more information, contact PS 1 TOTTENVILLE at (718) 984-0960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.