PS 5 ELLEN LURIE

PS 5 Ellen Lurie, located at 3703 10th Avenue in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 6, the school is named in honor of Ellen Lurie, a prominent civil rights activist and education advocate who spent her life working to improve the quality and equity of public schooling in New York City. The school environment is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive community that values the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of its students and their families.

Academically, PS 5 focuses on developing the whole child by balancing core curriculum subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with enrichment programs that encourage critical thinking and creativity. The school places a high priority on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to support student achievement. By emphasizing social-emotional learning alongside academic rigor, PS 5 strives to provide a stable and engaging foundation for its students, preparing them for the challenges of middle school and beyond while honoring the legacy of advocacy and community engagement associated with its namesake.