MS 297

New York, New York · Grades 6 to 8 · New York City Geographic District # 2

Public school

About MS 297

MS 297 is a public school in New York, New York, serving grades 6 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 297 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in New York. There are about 8.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (33.5 teachers in all). It is one of 118 schools in New York City Geographic District # 2. Federal locale data places it in a large city. Families comparing options will find 684 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	75 Morton St, New York, NY 10014
Phone	(212) 295-7555
School district	New York City Geographic District # 2
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	297
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	33.5
Students per teacher	8.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, New York County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360007706602). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does MS 297 serve?

MS 297 serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend MS 297?

MS 297 reported 297 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MS 297?

About 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 297 students and 33.5 teachers in federal data.

Is MS 297 a public or charter school?

MS 297 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is MS 297 in?

MS 297 is part of New York City Geographic District # 2. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-2/

Where is MS 297 located?

MS 297 is at 75 Morton St, New York, NY 10014. The phone number is (212) 295-7555.

How many other schools are near MS 297?

There are 684 other schools within 5 miles of MS 297 in our directory.