PS 89 CYPRESS HILLS

PS 89 CYPRESS HILLS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 458 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 39 teachers, PS 89 CYPRESS HILLS 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 89, also known as the Dr. Phyllis L. Kaplan School, is a public elementary school located in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is situated on Warwick Street and operates as part of the New York City Department of Education. It is deeply integrated into the local community, functioning as a neighborhood anchor that focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to a diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. As a community-focused institution, PS 89 frequently participates in local initiatives and partnerships designed to support families and enhance the educational experience. Its curriculum typically balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with arts and enrichment programming, aiming to prepare its young students for success as they transition to middle school within the NYC public school system.

For more information, contact PS 89 CYPRESS HILLS at (718) 964-1180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.