PS 90 EDNA COHEN SCHOOL

PS 90 EDNA COHEN SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 666 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 49 teachers, PS 90 EDNA COHEN SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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. 90, also known as the Edna Cohen School, is a public elementary school located in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is situated on West 12th Street and operates under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Education. It is a neighborhood-focused institution that aims to provide a foundational academic experience for a diverse local student population, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

As an established school in the District 21 community, P.S. 90 generally focuses on creating a structured learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school. Like many schools in the area, it often incorporates programs designed to address the specific needs of its urban demographic, including English Language Learner (ELL) support and various extracurricular enrichment activities. Families interested in specific school performance data, current academic initiatives, or enrollment procedures are typically encouraged to visit the New York City Department of Education’s website or contact the school's administrative office directly to arrange a tour or obtain the most recent School Quality Report.

For more information, contact PS 90 EDNA COHEN SCHOOL at (718) 787-3333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.