PS 89

PS 89 serves 1,205 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in the Bronx, offering a substantial elementary school experience with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1 and 90 full-time equivalent teachers. The school earns a 6.0 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranks in the 51st percentile among New York's elementary schools. Academically, PS 89 shows solid performance in English Language Arts with 62% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, while mathematics presents an area with room for growth, with 38% of students meeting proficiency standards.

These results reflect the school's ongoing focus on student development and academic improvement. The school draws from a diverse working-class neighborhood where the median household income is $76,731 and 28% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. With a poverty rate of 15.7%, the community represents a mix of economic backgrounds, and median home values of $615,600 indicate a stable residential area.

PS 89 operates as a regular public school in one of New York City's most vibrant boroughs, serving families in ZIP code 10469 within a large urban setting that provides students with the cultural richness and educational opportunities that come with city life.