PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL

PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL 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 783 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 52 teachers, PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

P.S. 69, officially known as the Vincent D. Grippo School, is a public elementary school located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a supportive, multicultural environment. It typically emphasizes core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—while fostering social-emotional development to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its active role within District 20, which is one of the larger and more diverse school districts in New York City. P.S. 69 places a strong focus on inclusive education, aiming to meet the needs of a diverse student body that often includes English Language Learners and students with varying academic requirements. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the Vincent D. Grippo School strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages parent involvement and student engagement, ensuring that children develop both academically and as responsible members of their community.

For more information, contact PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL at (718) 630-3899 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.