PS 226

PS 226 is a public school that is part of the NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 269 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 48 teachers, PS 226 has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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 226, located at 345 E 15th Street in the Gramercy Park/Stuyvesant Town area of Manhattan, is a specialized school within the New York City Department of Education system. Unlike a traditional zoned neighborhood elementary school, PS 226 operates primarily as a District 75 school. District 75 programs are designed to provide highly specialized instructional support for students with significant disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum, students with emotional challenges, and those with complex medical or developmental needs.

The school is structured to provide a supportive, therapeutic, and highly individualized learning environment. Because it serves a specialized population, class sizes at PS 226 are significantly smaller than those in general education settings, allowing for a higher ratio of teachers and paraprofessionals to students. The curriculum is tailored to meet the specific Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals of each student, often integrating physical, occupational, and speech therapies directly into the daily school experience to foster both academic growth and functional independence.

For more information, contact PS 226 at (212) 477-5017 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.