NEW YORK CITY ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY

NEW YORK CITY ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 school district, located in WOODHAVEN, NY with about 419 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 32 teachers, NEW YORK CITY ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

The **NEW YORK CITY ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY** (often associated with P.S. 60 or the local district school community in Woodhaven, Queens) is a public elementary school dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. Serving students in the Woodhaven neighborhood, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance foundational literacy and numeracy skills with character development. By integrating core curriculum requirements with enrichment activities, the school seeks to encourage intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth among its diverse student body.

The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and collaborative learning. Educators at the Academy for Discovery typically utilize data-driven instructional strategies to identify individual student needs, ensuring that children receive the necessary support to meet New York State academic standards. With a focus on preparing students for future educational transitions, the school promotes a culture of inquiry and inclusivity, striving to create a safe, welcoming space where families and staff work together to bolster student achievement and long-term success.

For more information, contact NEW YORK CITY ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY at (718) 441-2165 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.