PS 212 is an elementary school serving more than 780 students. They have above average test scores, even though a large proportion of its students are English language learners. It has a warm and supportive tone.
Students at PS 212 do lots of projects, go on field trips, and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. Students take Literacy through the Arts class, where they practice yoga, among other physical and arts-based activities, to improve their speaking, reading, and writing skills.
The school offers a mix of integrated and self-contained classes for English language learners. Some students are taught in self-contained classes taught by ESL teachers, while others are integrated into general education or CTT classes with their English-speaking peers. PS 212 offers classes for students with special needs as well.