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PS/IS 66

  
845 East 96 Street Brooklyn , NY 11236
Phone: (718) 922-3505  Fax: (718) 922-3105
Map 		Principal: Joel Rubenfeld
Parent Coordinator: Anthony Baker (347) 563-4712
WHAT'S SPECIAL: All students are treated as if they are in gifted class.
DOWNSIDE: School's location in an industrial area by a busy road.
 
Grade levels: PK to 8
Class size: K, 25; 7, 30
Enrollment: 749
Ethnicity %:
  1 W; 87 B; 10 H; 2 A
Reading scores:
Math scores:
District 18

Admissions: District 18
Neighborhood: Canarsie
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The image of a lighthouse in the stained-glass window over the entrance to PS/IS 66 is supposed to refer to District 18's nickname as "the Beacon district." But it could easily refer to the school itself, which attracts families looking for a place where all children are treated and taught as if they were in gifted classes.

That attitude starts with Joel Rubenfeld, who headed gifted programs in District 18 before he became principal when PS/IS 66 opened in 2003. The school was created to take in children from overcrowded. . .

 

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KaylaR.609
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Jan 25, 2009

I was part of the first graduating class in 2006. P.S/I.S 66 has had a big impact on my life ever since. Now 16 years old and a Junior in High School, I always have my memories for 66 as being a... read more

Oct 6, 2006

A parent said she particularly likes a program called "Keys to Success" at the school.  Students are rewarded for good behavior and good academics with  "keys" by their teachers.... read more

Jun 14, 2006 Student Shaquille says that teachers "care about their students" and would give up their lunch hour to spend time with them. (June 2006)



This page was last updated on Nov 30, 2009.