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P.S. 896

Grades: K-1
736 48th St
Brooklyn NY 11220

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P.S. 896 is a new school in Sunset Park. This school is in its own building.

There is a dual-language program available in Spanish and Chinese which offers instruction in both English and the target language, and is designed to make children fluent in both. It requires a separate application process. Some seats in this program may be reserved for children who speak Spanish and Chinese but English speaking children are welcome to apply.

This school prioritizes children who live in the school zone, but anyone is welcome to apply. To see if your address is zoned for this school please use our school search. For more information about zoned school enrollment and advice on how to find a program, please visit our New to NYC page and see the "Zoned Schools and other options" section.

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From 2018-19 School Quality Guide

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
33%
80% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
1.1

How do students perform academically?

Who does this school serve?

From 2018-19 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
38
Asian
61%
Black
0%
Hispanic
37%
White
0%
Other
3%
Free or reduced priced lunch
92%
Students with disabilities
8%
English language learners
53%
Pre-K seats
8

From 2018-19 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
93%
93% Citywide Average

From 2018 School Directories

This school offers Dual Language classes in Spanish and Chinese.


For more information about our data sources, see About Our Data · More DOE statistics for this school

Contact & Location

Location

Sunset Park (District 15)
Trains: D Line to Fort Hamilton Parkway; R Line to 45th St
Buses: B11, B37, B63, B70

Contact

Principal
Ruth Rodriguez
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Other Details

Shared campus?
No
This school is in its own building.
Metal detectors?
No

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