District 4 extends from East 96th Street and Second Avenue to East 125th Street and the Harlem River. Although mostly in East Harlem, it also includes Ward's Island and Randall's Island. The area is experiencing a boom in housing and is welcoming middle class newcomers. Academic performance varies widely here but there are a few strong neighborhood elementary schools, among them PS 83 and PS 171 which also has a middle school with a few spots for high-performing children from outside the zone.
District 4 Contacts
160 East 120th St. Room 401
cec4@schools.nyc.gov
Phone number for elementary and middle school families: (212) 348-2873
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.
Enrollment:
To enroll your child, go to the school or the nearest Family Welcome Center, not the district office.
Family Welcome Center
333 7th Ave. 12th Floor
Phone: 917-339-1763
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 4, (212) 802-3050
2351 First Avenue, Room B15, New York, NY 10035
District 4 office
https://cecd4.org/
(212) 360-4777
cec4@schools.nyc.gov
240 East 109th Room 104
New York, NY 10029
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
333 7th Ave. 4th Floor
Phone: (917) 339-1600
CSE9@schools.nyc.gov
If these offices can not answer your questions, see
DOE contacts
