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PS 85 Great Expectations

Bronx, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #10

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About PS 85 Great Expectations

PS 85 Great Expectations is a public school in Bronx, New York, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 653 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Bronx. With about 59.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District #10 runs 82 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. Families comparing options will find 704 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2400 Marion Ave, Bronx, NY 10458
Phone	(718) 584-5275
School district	New York City Geographic District #10
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	653
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	59.4
Students per teacher	11
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Bronx County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360008705139). 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 85 Great Expectations serve?

PS 85 Great Expectations serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 85 Great Expectations?

PS 85 Great Expectations reported 653 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 85 Great Expectations?

About 11 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 653 students and 59.4 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 85 Great Expectations a public or charter school?

PS 85 Great Expectations is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 85 Great Expectations in?

PS 85 Great Expectations is part of New York City Geographic District #10. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-10/

Where is PS 85 Great Expectations located?

PS 85 Great Expectations is at 2400 Marion Ave, Bronx, NY 10458. The phone number is (718) 584-5275.

How many other schools are near PS 85 Great Expectations?

There are 704 other schools within 5 miles of PS 85 Great Expectations in our directory.