PS 186 DR IRVING A GLADSTONE

PS 186 DR IRVING A GLADSTONE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 1,030 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 71 teachers, PS 186 DR IRVING A GLADSTONE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 186, also known as the Dr. Irving A. Gladstone School, is a public elementary school located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is situated within the New York City Department of Education’s District 20. The school maintains a traditional academic focus while fostering a supportive community environment for its diverse student body.

The school is named in honor of Dr. Irving A. Gladstone, a dedicated educator and figure within the local community. PS 186 is generally recognized for its commitment to foundational learning, emphasizing literacy and mathematics alongside social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local area, offering various extracurricular activities and parent engagement initiatives designed to help students build strong academic and personal foundations during their formative years.

For more information, contact PS 186 DR IRVING A GLADSTONE at (718) 236-7071 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.