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PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus

New York, New York · Grades K to 5 · New York City Geographic District # 3

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About PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus

PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus is a public school in New York, New York, serving kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 570 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in New York. There are about 13.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (42 teachers in all). It is one of 42 schools in New York City Geographic District # 3. Within 5 miles there are 680 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a large city.

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School facts

Address	270 W 70th St, New York, NY 10023
Phone	(212) 799-1033
School district	New York City Geographic District # 3
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	570
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	42
Students per teacher	13.6
Charter school	No
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 360007802677). 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 PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus serve?

PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus?

PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus reported 570 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus?

About 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 570 students and 42 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus a public or charter school?

PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus in?

PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus is part of New York City Geographic District # 3. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-3/

Where is PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus located?

PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus is at 270 W 70th St, New York, NY 10023. The phone number is (212) 799-1033.

How many other schools are near PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus?

There are 680 other schools within 5 miles of PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus in our directory.