School Overview
P.S. 90, also known as the Edna Cohen School, is a public elementary school located in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is situated on West 12th Street and operates under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Education. It is a neighborhood-focused institution that aims to provide a foundational academic experience for a diverse local student population, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

As an established school in the District 21 community, P.S. 90 generally focuses on creating a structured learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school. Like many schools in the area, it often incorporates programs designed to address the specific needs of its urban demographic, including English Language Learner (ELL) support and various extracurricular enrichment activities. Families interested in specific school performance data, current academic initiatives, or enrollment procedures are typically encouraged to visit the New York City Department of Education’s website or contact the school's administrative office directly to arrange a tour or obtain the most recent School Quality Report.
499
Total Students
38.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 90 EDNA COHEN SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White95
Hispanic205
Black109
Asian74
Two or More8
American Indian7
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    205 (41.1%)
  • Black
    109 (21.8%)
  • White
    95 (19.0%)
  • Asian
    74 (14.8%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
Phone: (718)787-3333
Website: http://www.ps90.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 475
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 70
Kindergarten 65
Grade 1 63
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 71
Grade 4 73
Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 90 EDNA COHEN SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten70
Kindergarten65
Grade 163
Grade 276
Grade 371
Grade 473
Grade 581
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 90 EDNA COHEN SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25150.3%
Male24849.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)