P.S. 18 Winchester

PS 18 has high standards, committed teachers, and test scores that are well above average. The school houses a district-wide gifted and talented program.

The school is located in a neighborhood that feels safe and suburban, with a large park right next to it.

The Parent-Teacher Association is active, holding events such as Movie Night and a Maquerade Ball.

In addition to its strong academics, the school hosts fun events each year, such as Field Day, Sports Day, Color Day (when everyone wears bright colors), School Spirit Night and Physical Education Night.

PS 18 exposes students to a variety of art experiences through the schools partnerships with the American Ballroom Theater, Queens Theater in the Park, and Early Stages Magic of Storytelling, according to the school website.

Built for 470 children, the school is overcrowded.

Special education: The school offers both self-contained special education and special education for students in regular classes. Counseling, speech and physical therapy are all available, as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.

Admissions: Zoned school. Admissions to gifted and talented classes are according to Department of Education guidelines. (Owen Minott, web reports, DOE statistics, July, 2013)