District 5
District 5 starts far west at the Hudson River and 122nd Street and moves east in a jagged fashion, north to 155th Street and the East River.
District 5 Contacts
123 Morningside Drive, Unit 2 - Room 235
New York, NY 10027 - Map
(212) 222-1395
cec5@schools.nyc.gov
Phone number for elementary and middle school families: (212) 222-1395
Phone number for high school families: (212) 356-8569
Who to contact:
Each district has two superintendents--one in charge of elementary and middle schools, one in charge of high schools--who appoint principals, evaluate schools and approves budgets.
For individual parent concerns, contact the elementary and middle school or high school Family Support Coordinator. For help with PTAs or district-wide events, contact the Family Leadership Coordinator.
Find Superintendant and Coordinator contact information on the DOE's website.
Enrollment:
To enroll your child, go to the school or the nearest Family Welcome Center, not the district office.
Family Welcome Center
123 Morningside Drive, Room 235,
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 332-228-0312
This center handles both general education and special education enrollment
Community Education Council:
The elected members of the Community Education Council (CEC) approve school zoning lines and advise on education policy.
CEC: Community Education Council 5, (212) 222-1395 ext. 2321
123 Morningside Drive, Unit 2 - RM 213, New York, NY 10027
District 5 office
123 Morningside Drive, Unit 2 - Room 235
New York, NY 10027 - Map
cec5@schools.nyc.gov
Special Education:
Most questions about special education can be answered by your child's teacher or principal. If you are new to New York City or your child attends private or parochial school, contact the nearest Committee on Special Education for an evaluation.
Committee on Special Education
388 W. 125th St.
New York, NY 10027 - Map
Phone: 212-345-8302
Email: CSE10@schools.nyc.gov
If these offices can not answer your questions, see DOE contacts.
