List of public elementary schools in New York City
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This is a list of public elementary schools in New York City. They are typically referred to as "PS number" (e.g., "PS 46", that is, "Public School 46"). Many PS numbers are ambiguous, being used by more than one school. The sections correspond to New York City DOE Regions. Some charter schools are included throughout this list; others may be added to the charter schools section at the end of the list below.
Manhattan
Older classifications
Region 1: The Bronx
Region 2: The Bronx
Region 3: Queens
Region 4: Queens
Region 5: Brooklyn, Queens
Region 6: Brooklyn
Region 7: Staten Island, Brooklyn
Region 8: Brooklyn
Region 9: Manhattan, the Bronx
Region 10: Manhattan, the Bronx
Empowerment Schools: citywide
Special Education District 75: citywide
Charter schools: citywide
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