PS 188 MICHAEL E BERDY

PS 188 MICHAEL E BERDY 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 438 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 28 teachers, PS 188 MICHAEL E BERDY 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.

PS 188, officially known as the Michael E. Berdy School, is a public elementary school located in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 21. It is situated on Neptune Avenue, positioning it as a key educational anchor for the diverse local community of Coney Island.

The school is noted for its focus on providing a foundational education in a supportive environment, often emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for middle school. As an NYC public school, PS 188 participates in various city-wide initiatives and programs designed to improve student outcomes and foster an inclusive learning atmosphere. Like many schools in the area, it strives to address the unique needs of its student population by integrating academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities that reflect the neighborhood's vibrant character.

For more information, contact PS 188 MICHAEL E BERDY at (718) 265-7580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.