P.S. 199 Maurice A. Fitzgerald

P.S. 199 Maurice A. Fitzgerald is an elementary school serving grades K-5 in Long Island City, Queens. The school is known for its supportive and caring environment, with parents consistently expressing high satisfaction with the administration and teachers, particularly praising their dedication to students, including those in special education classes. The school serves a diverse student body with a significant population of English Language Learners. Academically, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates are below the citywide median. However, the school is committed to providing a well-rounded and rigorous education, emphasizing creativity and innovation through both Arts and STEM. It offers a STEM Discovery program and actively promotes social-emotional learning through initiatives like the Yale RULER program. The school fosters strong home-school connections and aims to empower all children to become confident, compassionate lifelong learners.