PS 62 CHESTER PARK SCHOOL

PS 62 CHESTER PARK SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 school district, located in SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY with about 942 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 60 teachers, PS 62 CHESTER PARK SCHOOL 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.

PS 62, known as the Chester Park School, is a public elementary school located in the South Richmond Hill neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 28. It is widely recognized for its commitment to environmental sustainability, famously serving as the site of New York City’s first "net-zero energy" school building—a facility designed to generate as much energy as it consumes through features like rooftop solar panels and advanced insulation.

Beyond its innovative physical infrastructure, PS 62 focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation for a diverse student body. The school emphasizes character development and community engagement, striving to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. By blending modern, eco-friendly educational spaces with traditional curriculum standards, PS 62 aims to teach students the importance of environmental responsibility alongside core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and the arts.

For more information, contact PS 62 CHESTER PARK SCHOOL at (718) 286-4460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.