Ps 234 Independence School
Grades: K-5
Students: 462
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 10:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 789:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
292 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007
New York, NY 10007
(212) 233-6034
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
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College ReadinessNA
Student GrowthCommunity Reviews
Amazing school! The teachers and fantastic but what really makes this school so great is the community.
Posted by a parent on 12/25/2023We had two children attend PS234 from K through 3rd grade (we ended up then relocating out of Tribeca). The staff is incredibly hard working and the parental community involvement is top notch. We have many fond memories and friendships that have been forged through communally living in the neighbor
Posted by a parent on 8/3/2020The school has beautiful facilities and fairly strong teachers. It can just feel a little big. Since it's the default option for the neighborhood, the parents aren't as consistently engaged as they are at some of the other schools. The PTA is very welcoming.
Posted by a parent on 5/23/2018Communication with teachers and administration is very limited, and frustrating. Anything which disturbs the carefully-maintained image of harmony and excellence isn't tolerated, even if it's masking serious problems among the staff. Creativity isn't encouraged if it disturbs the standard path of ed
Posted by a parent on 12/11/2016There are experienced, hard working, and talented teachers leaving this school because of the principal. Brand new and inexperienced teachers are replacing all the teachers who have left resulting in a very young and unprepared staff. Standards for teachers and children vary depending on the teacher
Posted by a parent on 6/10/2015Nearby Schools
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New York schools - Ps 234 Independence School is located at 292 Greenwich Street, New York NY 10007. Ps 234 Independence School is in the New York City Geographic District # 2. Ps 234 Independence School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
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