PS 9

PS 9 is a public elementary school that is part of the NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 school district, located in MASPETH, NY with about 625 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 101 teachers, PS 9 has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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 9, also known as The Walter Reed School, is a public elementary school located in the Maspeth 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 24. It is well-regarded within the local community for providing a traditional academic foundation while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child."

The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to meeting the individual needs of its learners through a variety of instructional approaches. In addition to a core curriculum that focuses on literacy and mathematics, PS 9 typically integrates enrichment activities, arts programming, and social-emotional learning to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. As a neighborhood school, it places a strong emphasis on family engagement and maintains a collaborative relationship with the Maspeth community to ensure a safe and productive learning experience for all students.

For more information, contact PS 9 at (718) 456-7105 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.