PS 123

PS 123 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 school district, located in SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY with about 683 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 48 teachers, PS 123 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 123, officially known as The Suydam School, is a public elementary school located in the South Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 28. It is situated in a quiet residential area, functioning as a neighborhood anchor that focuses on providing foundational education to a diverse student body.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. In addition to core academic subjects, PS 123 typically offers various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to engage students beyond the classroom. With a focus on community involvement and academic achievement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 123 at (718) 529-4300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.