PS 198 Isador E Ida Straus

PS 198 Isador E Ida Straus serves 515 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Manhattan's Upper East Side. This elementary school maintains a favorable 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio with 36 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.9 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #511 out of 4758 New York elementary schools, placing it in the 89th percentile statewide.

Students consistently perform well on state assessments, with 77% achieving proficiency or above in both English Language Arts and mathematics across all grade levels. This solid academic foundation reflects the school's commitment to educational excellence. PS 198 sits in the heart of a highly educated community where 77% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's median household income of $137,253 and low poverty rate of 9.5% create a supportive environment for learning. Families in this ZIP code, which serves nearly 57,000 residents, value education and community engagement. Located on Third Avenue in one of Manhattan's most established residential areas, PS 198 benefits from the rich cultural and educational resources that come with being situated in New York City's vibrant urban landscape.