PS 20 PORT RICHMOND

PS 20 PORT RICHMOND is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 455 students offering grade levels from 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 44 teachers, PS 20 PORT RICHMOND has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 20, also known as the Port Richmond School, is a public elementary school located in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is situated on Park Avenue and serves as a foundational educational hub for a diverse and densely populated local community. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that focuses on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare its young students for middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to foster a supportive and inclusive environment that addresses the unique needs of its diverse student body. Beyond the core curriculum, PS 20 typically emphasizes community engagement and school spirit, often integrating programs that encourage parental involvement and extracurricular enrichment. By focusing on foundational skill-building and character development, the school strives to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive academically and socially within their local Staten Island neighborhood.

For more information, contact PS 20 PORT RICHMOND at (718) 442-4110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.