What does PS mean in New York schools?

This article is part of a series on This is a list of public elementary schools in New York City, which are typically referred to as “PS number” (e.g. “PS 46”). Many PS numbers are ambiguous, being used by more than one school. The sections correspond to New York City DOE Regions.

How many primary schools are there in New York City?

1,800 schools
The New York City public school system is the largest public school system in the United States, with an overall student population of approximately 1.1 million students. 17 It includes 1,800 schools and roughly 75,000 teachers. 18 Of these 1,800 schools, approximately 700 are elementary schools.

How many Ps schools are in NYC?

1,700 public schools
The New York City public school system is the largest in the United States. More than 1.1 million students are taught in more than 1,700 public schools with a budget of nearly $25 billion. The public school system is managed by the New York City Department of Education. It includes Empowerment Schools.

How are schools named in New York?

These days the NYC Department of Education uses an “allocation code management system” in which a computer assigns a new schools a unique number within their borough (pending state approval).

Is there really a 99th Precinct in Brooklyn?

The real NYPD doesn’t have a 99th precinct. Exterior shots of the Nine-Nine are actually of the 78th precinct in Brooklyn. Exterior shots of the 78th precinct were also used for the short-lived CBS police drama Brooklyn South, co-created by David Milch and Steven Bochco who also created the ABC police drama NYPD Blue.

What subject is PS in school?

Psychology
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