WATERSIDE CHILDREN'S STUDIO SCHOOL

WATERSIDE CHILDREN'S STUDIO SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 school district, located in ROCKAWAY PARK, NY with about 500 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 42 teachers, WATERSIDE CHILDREN'S STUDIO SCHOOL 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.

Waterside Children’s Studio School (P.S. 225) is a public elementary school located in the Rockaway Park neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5, the school is situated just blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, a location that often influences its community identity. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-school environment that prioritizes academic fundamentals while emphasizing social-emotional development and the well-being of its students.

The school places a significant emphasis on "studio-based" learning, a pedagogical approach that encourages students to engage in hands-on exploration, creative problem-solving, and collaborative projects. By integrating the arts and inquiry-based learning into the core curriculum, Waterside aims to nurture both critical thinking and individual expression. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education and an inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining deep ties to the surrounding Rockaway community.

For more information, contact WATERSIDE CHILDREN'S STUDIO SCHOOL at (718) 634-1344 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.