PS 189

New York, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District # 6

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About PS 189

Located in New York, New York, PS 189 is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 421 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in New York. With about 42.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9.8 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District # 6 runs 45 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. There are 747 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2580 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10040
Phone	(212) 927-8303
School district	New York City Geographic District # 6
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	421
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	42.8
Students per teacher	9.8
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
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 360008302648). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 189 serve?

PS 189 serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 189?

PS 189 reported 421 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 189?

About 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 421 students and 42.8 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 189 a public or charter school?

PS 189 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 189 in?

PS 189 is part of New York City Geographic District # 6. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-6/

Where is PS 189 located?

PS 189 is at 2580 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10040. The phone number is (212) 927-8303.

How many other schools are near PS 189?

There are 747 other schools within 5 miles of PS 189 in our directory.