PS 26 is simply a geat place for children to learn. The school is first class. From the crossing guard on the street to the principal, every one is wonderful. The teachers are very intuned to their students and are in touch with the parents constantly. The PTA is very helpful and always provide up
... Read more to date infromation about the school and progress. I am very proud to be a parent of a child who attends PS 26. Kudos to Dr. Koski for a fine job. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/17/07
I love this school! The principal, Dr. Koski is so involved with each student and the parents. You can tell she really cares about this school and it's students. The school's standards are high, and the test scores prove it. The teachers are wonderful and are very helpful, and also keep close contact
... Read more with each parent. I am proud that my son attends PS 26! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/14/07
I have had 3 children graduate from ps and I would like to say the staff at this school is wonderful. Dr. Koski who is the principal has proven to be a wonderful principal with care for her students and their wellbeing. The curriculum is one of high standards with not much room for failure. This school
... Read more was the best elementary school my children attended. I did not worry about safety or their education because for every meeting I had with any staff the results and the plan was ready for review and acceptance. Ps 26 is the school to send your child to. Their is diversity in this school that is amazing. My children learned of many different cultures while attending this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/07
I was a former student of PS I didn't graduate butt that was my because that was my fault. PS is a good school it taught me a lot it had good discipline it has teachers that is there for the children and not for the money. It has many cultures so your child can learn about different culture.
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Posted by a former student on 03/25/07
PS 26 is a wonderful learning environment for all children. All three of my children have been a part of the PS 26 family and benefitted greatly from the teachers in the classroom as well as the cluster teachers. I served on the PTA as well as the School Leadership team. The teachers and staff at PS
... Read more 26 are exceptional and eagerly work together with the parents to provide the best learning opportunities for all the children. The quality of education is the best in the city. We are moving out of state and will miss the teachers, administration, parents and children of PS 26. Read less
* In 2006-2007 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies. The 2006-2007 results for English language arts are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. Math results will be added after their release by the New York State Education Department. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.
Student enrollment:
639
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
53
Number of classrooms:
25
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Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Flushing schools — Ps 26 Rufus King is located at 195-02 69th Ave, Flushing NY 11365. 195-02 69th Ave is in the 11365 ZIP code in Flushing, NY The school district for Ps 26 Rufus King is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 26 Rufus King is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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