PS 23 AT QUEENS CHILDREN CENTER

PS 23, located within the Queens Children’s Center in Bellerose, is a specialized educational facility that operates as part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 75. District 75 is uniquely tasked with providing instructional support and specialized services to students with significant developmental, emotional, and learning challenges. Because the school is situated on the campus of the Queens Children’s Center—a psychiatric facility—it serves a student population that requires a highly structured, therapeutic, and integrated approach to education, often blending academic instruction with clinical support.

The school’s mission focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment tailored to the individual needs of students who may be undergoing acute transitions or receiving inpatient care. The curriculum is designed to be flexible and highly personalized, ensuring that students can maintain their educational progress despite complex personal or behavioral circumstances. By collaborating closely with mental health professionals and clinical staff, PS 23 strives to foster both academic growth and social-emotional stability, helping students develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive educational settings in the future.