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November 21, 2009

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P.S. 199 Jesse Isador Straus School
270 West 70 Street Manhattan, NY 10023 Phone: (212) 799-1033 Fax: (212) 799-1179 Map	Principal: Katy Rosen Parent Coordinator: Carmen Russo (347) 563-5141
WHAT'S SPECIAL: Ethic of tolerance toward children with disabilities. DOWNSIDE: School's popularity makes it difficult for those outside the neighborhood to get in.

Grade levels: K to 5
Class size: K: 25; 5: 29
Enrollment: 663
Ethnicity %:
66 W; 8 B; 11 H; 15 A

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District 3

Admissions: Neighborhood school
Neighborhood: Lincoln Center
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Strong, coherent leadership, a unified staff with a shared vision of education, and an active parent organization have made PS 199 one of the most popular and successful schools in the district. The school is one of the few in the district that's wheelchair accessible, and parents say the presence of handicapped children helps make the school a particularly gentle and tolerant place.

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(parent) Aug 14, 2009	I am a mom who is new to NY and trying to find a good public school for my 5 yr old boy. In my search, I have recently contacted PS199 and had a brief conversation with the principal, Katy... read more
Dec 27, 2007	PS 199 has been added to the state's list of schools needing... read more
Oct 17, 2007	P.S. 199 has made the honor roll in several categories of the 2007 Blackboard Awards, including: "Overall Quality of Teaching," "Support for the Arts... read more

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