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P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus

PublicUpper West Side
270 West 70th Street, New York, NY 10023
212-799-1033
www.schools.nyc.gov/schools/M199

Overview

Educational philosophy

Traditional / Academic

Programs offered

K+

Annual tuition

Free (NYC DOE)

School continues

Through Grade 5

Total students

~570

Financial aid

Not offered

Sibling & legacy

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P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus is a high-performing zoned public elementary school (grades K-5) on the Upper West Side in District 3. A 2013 National Blue Ribbon School, it pairs a strong academic core with rich arts and science integration through partners like the New York Philharmonic, National Dance Institute, GrowNYC and NYC FIRST. State test proficiency is well above citywide averages (ELA 87%, Math 86%), and the school's motto is "Work Hard. Be Kind."

Programs & Schedule

K & BeyondThrough Grade 5

Schedule

Monday – Friday

Extended hours

Yes

Tuition

Free; 2026-27 rate; Zoned public K-5. Kindergarten admission via MySchools (zone residents prioritized). Tuition free; universal free lunch. [Detail: Kindergarten entry, continues K-Grade 5]

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This school continues through Grade 5. Enrolled students progress without reapplying.

Admissions

Kindergarten application opensDec 9
Kindergarten application deadlineJan 22
Kindergarten offers releasedMar 30

Leadership

Louise Xerri

Culture & Community

Educational approach
Traditional / Academic

Zoned NYC DOE neighborhood elementary school (District 3, DBN 03M199) serving grades K-5. Motto: "Work Hard. Be Kind." Focus on a safe, joyful, productive learning environment with strong arts and science integration through partnerships with cultural and STEM organizations. A 2013 National Blue Ribbon School.

GenderCo-ed
Language immersion
Latin
Cultural programs
MusicArt
Outdoor spaceOwn outdoor space ✓
Enrichment
STEM (NYC FIRST), environmental science (NY Sunworks), school garden (GrowNYC), dance, architecture, visual and performing arts
After-school programs
After-school programming offered

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