PS 89

340 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 89, located at 201 Warren Street in the heart of Tribeca, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Situated in a vibrant residential neighborhood, the school is known for its strong sense of community, active parent involvement, and a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. It consistently ranks as one of the top-performing schools in New York City, benefiting from a dedicated teaching staff and a curriculum that balances core subjects with enrichment opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, P.S. 89 is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education. The school offers various programs in the arts, physical education, and technology, helping students develop diverse skills in a supportive setting. Its location in lower Manhattan allows for unique experiential learning opportunities, and the school prides itself on fostering an inclusive culture that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

340

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 89
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	38
Black	5
Asian	73
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
184 (54.1 %)
Asian
73 (21.5 %)
Hispanic
38 (11.2 %)
Two or More
38 (11.2 %)
Black
5 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)571-5659
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 36

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 42