P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount

P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount is recognized for its exceptionally strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Math, where proficiency rates are well above the citywide 75th percentile. The school fosters a highly positive and welcoming environment, consistently receiving overwhelmingly favorable feedback from parents, who praise the dedicated staff and strong sense of community. Parents describe the principal and staff as supportive and responsive. With a very low suspension rate, the school maintains a safe and supportive climate for its students. It serves a student body with lower percentages of students in temporary housing, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities compared to many city schools, contributing to its strong academic profile. Distinctive offerings include a District Gifted & Talented program for academically eligible students and a Spanish Dual Language program, providing diverse learning pathways within its elementary grades.