P.S. 239

P.S. 239, also known as The Police Officer Ramon Suarez School, serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade in Ridgewood, Queens. The school emphasizes a culturally responsive education, inclusion, and high expectations, aiming to foster lifelong learners. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with survey results indicating overwhelmingly positive experiences regarding their child's education and school relationships. The school is noted for its strong community partnerships and a focus on social, emotional, and academic development. It offers a Kindergarten STEM Discovery Program and various school clubs, alongside an after-school program provided by The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council. While the school's internal messaging highlights academic excellence, state test proficiency rates in both ELA (32%) and Math (33%) are a concern, falling well below the citywide 25th percentile and median. The school also serves a significantly higher proportion of English Language Learners compared to the citywide median.