ROBERT E PEARY SCHOOL

ROBERT E PEARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 school district, located in RIDGEWOOD, NY with about 540 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 119 teachers, ROBERT E PEARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.

Robert E. Peary School (P.S. 68), located at 16-66 Hancock Street in the Ridgewood neighborhood of Queens, New York, serves as a local public elementary institution under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Education. Situated in a historic and densely populated residential area, the school functions as a foundational pillar for the surrounding community, providing academic instruction and social development programs for children in the early grades.

The school is recognized for its commitment to serving a diverse student population, reflecting the multi-ethnic demographic makeup of Ridgewood. Like many schools in the NYC public system, P.S. 68 emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive environment for students' personal and intellectual growth. By focusing on core subjects and extracurricular engagement, the school plays an essential role in preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact ROBERT E PEARY SCHOOL at (718) 456-7588 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.