Home to the beach communities of Coney Island and Brighton Beach, District 21 has strong, traditional schools catering to longtime Italian-American residents, and, increasingly, an Asian population, living in single-family homes in Bensonhurst. While its Brighton Beach neighborhood has a strong Russian community, some of the top high school basketball players in the city come from the public housing developments in Coney Island. The district also is home to the New York Aquarium.
District 21 Contacts
1401 Emmons Ave.
cec21@schools.nyc.gov
Phone number for elementary and middle school families: (718) 368-4024
Phone number for high school families: (718) 368-8515
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.
Enrollment:
To enroll your child, go to the school or the nearest Family Welcome Center, not the district office.
Family Welcome Center
415 89th St. 4th Floor
Phone: (718) 759-3900, option #4
Email: 89thFWC@schools.nyc.gov
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 21, (718) 232-2161
District 21 office
2630 Benson Avenue, Room B 38
cec21@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 for Special Education for an evaluation.
Committee on Special Education
415 89th St.
Phone: (718) 759-4983
Email: cse7@schools.nyc.gov
If these offices can not answer your questions, see
DOE contacts
