PS 59 BEEKMAN HILL INTERNATIONAL

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 59, also known as the Beekman Hill International School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-known for its inclusive environment and its commitment to fostering a diverse community. Its location on East 56th Street places it at the heart of a vibrant urban area, drawing students from the surrounding local community as well as those participating in the school's various language and international-focused programs.

Academically, PS 59 is recognized for its rigorous curriculum and its emphasis on social-emotional learning, which aims to develop both the intellect and character of its students. The school often incorporates a global perspective into its studies, reflecting its "International" designation by encouraging students to appreciate different cultures and viewpoints. With a strong parent-teacher association and a dedicated staff, PS 59 maintains a reputation as a close-knit, high-achieving institution that prides itself on creating a supportive and engaging atmosphere for young learners in New York City.

523

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 59 BEEKMAN HILL INTERNATIONAL
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	35
Black	18
Asian	129
Two or More	30
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
305 (58.3 %)
Asian
129 (24.7 %)
Hispanic
35 (6.7 %)
Two or More
30 (5.7 %)
Black
18 (3.4 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
Phone:	(212)888-7870
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 79

Ungraded 1