School Overview
P.S. 212, located in the heart of Midtown West at 328 West 48th Street, is a public elementary school serving students in the Manhattan school district. Situated in a vibrant, high-traffic area of New York City, the school acts as a local anchor for families living in the surrounding residential pockets of Hell’s Kitchen. Its central location allows for unique opportunities to leverage the city’s resources, providing students with access to nearby cultural institutions and the diverse, fast-paced environment characteristic of Midtown Manhattan.

Academically, P.S. 212 focuses on fostering a supportive learning community that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. As a New York City public school, it operates under the NYC Department of Education's framework, which prioritizes inclusive classrooms and the integration of modern pedagogical strategies to meet the needs of a diverse student body. The school community often emphasizes the importance of collaboration between staff, parents, and students to ensure that children feel secure and engaged while navigating the academic pressures and social dynamics of living in one of the world's busiest urban centers.
308
Total Students
22.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 212 MIDTOWN WEST
Demographic Student Count
White80
Hispanic139
Black26
Asian35
Two or More27
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    139 (45.1%)
  • White
    80 (26.0%)
  • Asian
    35 (11.4%)
  • Two or More
    27 (8.8%)
  • Black
    26 (8.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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 # 2
Phone: (212)247-0208
Website: http://www.midtownwestschool.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 156
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 34
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 44
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 212 MIDTOWN WEST
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten34
Kindergarten46
Grade 141
Grade 244
Grade 352
Grade 449
Grade 542
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 212 MIDTOWN WEST
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15149%
Male15751%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)