PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus

PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
270 W 70th St,  New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 3
3.3
3.7
541 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Louise Xerri
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
83%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
12%
State Average
20%
Math
9%
State Average
22%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
621:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
58.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
20.8%
Hispanic
9.9%
Two or more races
6.3%
Black
4.3%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 2 Reviews
4.0
9/23/2024
Going to P.S. 199, and now in J.H.S Booker T. Washington, I can say they have prepared me well, however, it felt very limited in terms of stuff to do, and everything overall was very preppy, and a better system has to be developed when dealing with the Spanish - speaking immigrants who don't know English - ICT kids.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 12 Reviews
2.0 parent
1/6/2022
My child attended PS199 from K-6. Reading these reviews, I would urge parents to really listen to what is being said. This school is not suited and does not serve all children with varying maturity and learning styles. It is not a happy place or one that supports children's needs. The school needs n...
2.0 parent
11/5/2021
Most teachers at 199 are true gems. They care deeply. They are dedicated and committed to doing their best, always. Unfortunately the current principal is controlling, manipulative, and not trustworthy. She has destroyed the sense of community that was created and nurtured by the three previous prin...
5.0 other
7/10/2020
I just graduated from PS 199 a few weeks ago. I love this school so much and was so sorry to leave. This school has been almost like a second home for a big part of my life. Thanks to this school I have learned to be a great leader and developed traits like passion, confidence, and a thirst to learn...
5.0 parent
2/5/2020
Excellent. We are very happy with the method of teaching, leadership, teachers and parent community.

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