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.
P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
440 W 53rd St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 2
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Mr. Edward Gilligan
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Niche Grade
B+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.2%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
26%
State Average
20%
Math
32%
State Average
22%
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%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/6/2023
0/10 this school caused me nightmares there was bugs in the lunch and hair and and kids were yelling the n word and they didn't do anything the staff is really mean and they yell at you it's worse then hell child prison
GreatSchools Reviews
6/23/2025
My daughter attended the G&T program starting in 3rd grade at PS111. We left PS212 (non- G&T) because we thought we had found a gem. If you are at PS212 and contemplating bringing your kid here to the G&T program. STAY AWAY!!!!!. My daughter was top in the class academically every year here. Her 3rd...
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...
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...
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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P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 2 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 329 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,144,557. Discover additional schools in the area, like High School for Environmental Studies, The Beacon School, Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs.