PS 206 JOSE CELSO BARBOSA

PS 206 JOSE CELSO BARBOSA is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 465 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 8th 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 72 teachers, PS 206 JOSE CELSO BARBOSA has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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 206, known as the Jose Celso Barbosa School, is a public elementary school located in the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated on East 120th Street and operates as part of the New York City Department of Education. It is named in honor of Dr. José Celso Barbosa, a prominent Puerto Rican physician, sociologist, and political leader who is widely regarded as the father of the statehood movement in Puerto Rico.

As a community-focused institution, PS 206 emphasizes a supportive academic environment designed to cater to the diverse needs of its local student population. The school’s curriculum generally focuses on core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—while often integrating programs that promote social-emotional learning and cultural awareness. By fostering a connection to both the local East Harlem community and the cultural heritage represented by its namesake, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational foundation that prepares its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 206 JOSE CELSO BARBOSA at (212) 860-5809 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.