PS 20 JOHN BOWNE

PS 20 JOHN BOWNE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25 school district, located in FLUSHING, NY with about 1,311 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 85 teachers, PS 20 JOHN BOWNE has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

P.S. 20 John Bowne, located in the heart of Flushing, Queens, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse communities in the city. The school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum while fostering an inclusive environment that supports students from a wide range of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the bustling, multicultural landscape of its surrounding Flushing neighborhood.

Beyond its core academics, P.S. 20 focuses on the holistic development of its students by providing a structured learning environment that encourages social-emotional growth alongside traditional classroom instruction. The school is known for its commitment to building a strong sense of community, often utilizing its urban location to provide students with diverse perspectives and collaborative learning opportunities. By focusing on literacy, mathematics, and character education, P.S. 20 strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, all while maintaining the supportive, local atmosphere expected of a neighborhood community school.

For more information, contact PS 20 JOHN BOWNE at (718) 359-0321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.