P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs

P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
440 W 53rd St,  New York, NY
Hell's Kitchen Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 2
3.7
4.1
329 Students
A-
Niche Grade
PS 111, or the Adolph S. Ochs School, is a public school located on West 53rd Street in Hell’s Kitchen that serves students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Applications for prospective students interested in attending the Adolph S. Ochs School must be placed through the New York City Public Schools application portal. Interested students can also apply to the school’s Gifted and Talented program through a separate application. The school focuses their education on a Common Core base for academics with additional classes in art, music and physical education, and several opportunities to explore advanced STEM programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students at PS 111 are fully prepared to take middle school admissions assessments alongside their peers through the city's standardized placement tests. In addition to the school’s well-rounded curriculum, students can participate in many after-school offerings, such as the Chickenshed Players, a theatrical troupe and program that conducts workshops for children taught by professionally trained artists and thespians. The troupe provides inclusive lessons and exercises to help students find their voices through storytelling, music and American Sign Language. Another after-school program is Kids in the Game, which combines sports, homework help, creative movement, dance, STEM projects, fitness games and special events.

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Edward Gilligan
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.2%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
3
Equity
4
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Science
26%
State Average
20%
Math
32%
State Average
22%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
416:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
Hispanic
47.3%
White
21.4%
Black
17.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 Parent
12/24/2020
I have two kids in gifted and talented at PS 111 Positives: -Incredibly diverse -great principal -dedicated teachers (some are first rate) -great peer group -older kid is ahead in grade level in reading and math due to individual attention -smaller g&t class sizes, since not as discovered as more established/older g&t programs (we had option to send younger child to one) Negatives: -who knows what will happen to g&t in NYC -parental involvement is not as active as some other schools -overall test scores are lower than wealthier districts but the g&t test scores are great -pre-covid there was too much emphasis and communication around showing up on time which seemed driven ultimately by city funding
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4.1 20 Reviews
4.0 parent
6/12/2024
We love PS-111. We have 2 kids in the G&T program and we have been happy with their teachers and the curriculum. The kids get along with all of their classmates and are always looking forward to going to school.The PTA has been wonderful in bringing the school together. It is a great diverse communi...
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5.0 parent
4/6/2024
I'm a current parent for 2 kids. It's been a great school for my older one. It's an even greater school for my younger one. Teachers and staff are caring and engaging. The G&T program is a gem. The families participate and are really respectful and kind. The yard is fantastically huge, and it's a be...
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2.0 parent
5/13/2023
This school is not good but not the worst. My child used to go here since 2nd grade and when she was In 5th grade everybody had to go remote because of the covid outbreak. Before this happened, There was a senior trip which required you to pay in order for your child to go. I paid a portion on the f...
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5.0 parent
12/15/2020
This is one the most diverse schools in NYC and it’s emblematic of how great it is to have a newer g&t program in a school like this vs in a wealthier school like PS 11 or PS 198. These programs are more in vogue in large part because average test scores are higher. I have two children in G&T. We ar...
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