IS 93 RIDGEWOOD

IS 93 RIDGEWOOD is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24 school district, located in RIDGEWOOD, NY with about 1,094 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 83 teachers, IS 93 RIDGEWOOD has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

IS 93, officially known as the Ridgewood Intermediate School, is a public middle school located in the heart of Ridgewood, Queens. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a historic neighborhood setting at 66-56 Forest Avenue. As part of the New York City Department of Education, IS 93 is designed to provide a foundational bridge between elementary and high school, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and the transition into young adulthood.

The school is recognized for its commitment to serving a diverse student population, reflecting the multi-cultural character of the surrounding Ridgewood community. IS 93 typically emphasizes a core curriculum that includes mathematics, English Language Arts, science, and social studies, often supplemented by extracurricular activities and support services aimed at fostering student engagement. By maintaining a focus on community integration and academic standards, the school plays a central role in the local educational landscape, striving to prepare its students for the rigorous demands of New York City’s high school admissions process.

For more information, contact IS 93 RIDGEWOOD at (718) 821-4882 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.