PS 273

PS 273 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 school district, located in RICHMOND HILL, NY with about 340 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 27 teachers, PS 273 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 273, also known as the Wortman School, is a public elementary school located in the Richmond Hill neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 27. It is situated in a residential area and functions as a foundational educational hub for the local community, emphasizing early childhood development and core academic instruction in a traditional urban school setting.

The school is recognized for its diverse student body, which reflects the multicultural character of the surrounding Richmond Hill area. Like many schools in the district, PS 273 focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages literacy, mathematical proficiency, and social-emotional growth. By providing a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong ties to the families and residents of the 11418 zip code.

For more information, contact PS 273 at (718) 286-8300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.