NYC DOE

What NYC DOE does

P.S. 89 Liberty School is a public elementary school operated by the New York City Department of Education, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade at 201 Warren Street in the Battery Park City area of Manhattan. Founded on September 10, 1998, the school operates under geographic zone boundaries (Chambers St. to Liberty St., West St. to Hudson River) with zone-resident families receiving enrollment priority. Leadership comprises Principal Veronica Najjar, Assistant Principal Thao Vo, and Parent Coordinator Christina Rossi, with governance shared through a School Leadership Team and an active PTA.

The school's academic core rests on NYC DOE-adopted curricula: Wit & Wisdom (ELA), TERC Investigations (math), Passport to Social Studies, Creative Curriculum (Pre-K), and Amplify Science. Enrichment programs include dedicated Studio Art, Dance, Music, Physical Education, Library, Science Lab, and Technology Lab offerings for K-5. The technology lab for grades 3-5 uses MacBooks, Google Classroom, Code.org for computer science instruction, and Typing Club for keyboarding. Family communication is facilitated through ParentSquare (the school website CMS and notification platform) and the NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) portal, with survey analytics handled via Panorama Education.

As a public institution, PS 89 charges no tuition and operates on government funding from NYC DOE, state sources, and local tax revenues, supplemented by PTA fundraising and voluntary donations. The school is WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliant for digital accessibility and participates in the citywide Respect for All anti-bullying program. Outreach to prospective families is conducted via the school website, MySchools portal, and in-person school tours led by school leadership.

Name

NYC DOE

Legal name

P.S. 89 Liberty School

Website

https://ps89.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

P.S. 89 Liberty School is a NYC Department of Education public elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade in Manhattan's Battery Park City. It delivers core academics and enrichment programs (art, music, dance, science, technology) using Google Classroom, Code.org, and Amplify Science, funded by government allocations and PTA fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary education services
• School district administration
• Student enrichment programs
• Curriculum and instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a NYC Department of Education public school, PS 89 operates on government funding from NYC DOE, state funding, and local tax revenues. The school does not charge tuition for enrolled students.
2. PTA Fundraising and Donations: The PTA raises funds for Teacher Professional Development and improvement of school equipment, supplies, and facilities. Fundraising activities include events and donations from families and community members.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NYC DOE delivers free, universal public K-12 education to all New York City resident children through neighborhood schools and specialized programs. The system provides core academic instruction aligned to New York State standards, enrichment programs (arts, music, dance, science, technology, physical education), and support services such as the free Pre-K and 3-K programs. Schools within the district, such as P.S. 89 Liberty School, serve students from Pre-K through 5th grade using district-adopted curricula.

Product overview

P.S. 89 Liberty School operates as a public elementary school (Pre-K through Grade 5) within the NYC DOE, offering a comprehensive educational program built around enrichment programs and research-based curricula. The school features dedicated Technology Lab, Science Lab, Studio Art, Dance, Music, Physical Education, and Library programs alongside core academics using Wit & Wisdom (ELA), TERC Investigations (Math), Passport to Social Studies, and Amplify Science curricula. Communication with families is facilitated through the ParentSquare platform, while instructional technology uses Google Classroom and Code.org for computer science education. The school is governed by a Principal and School Leadership Team (SLT), with family engagement through an active PTA structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• P.S. 89 Liberty School (PK-5 Elementary Instruction) Free public elementary school instruction for Pre-K through 5th grade students, located at 201 Warren Street, Manhattan, with enrollment administered through the NYC DOE MySchools Portal.
• Wit & Wisdom ELA Curriculum English Language Arts curriculum adopted by P.S. 89 Liberty School for English language arts instruction across grade levels.
• TERC Investigations Math Curriculum Mathematics curriculum adopted by P.S. 89 Liberty School for elementary math instruction.
• Passport to Social Studies Curriculum Social studies curriculum adopted by the school for elementary social studies instruction.
• Creative Curriculum Early childhood curriculum adopted by the school for Pre-K and early elementary students.
• Amplify Science Curriculum Science curriculum adopted by the school for elementary science instruction.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• P.S. 130 The Parkside School: NYC DOE elementary school operating under the same public-school system and curriculum frameworks as PS 89, serving a different Manhattan district with similar Pre-K-5 structure.
• P.S. 1 Alfred E. Smith School: Long-established NYC public elementary school operating within the same NYC DOE system with similar grade range and curriculum standards; comparable for benchmarking operational patterns.

Direct peers

• The Neighborhood School (P.S. 363): Manhattan NYC DOE elementary school known for inquiry-based, progressive pedagogy similar to PS 89's approach, drawing comparable engaged parent populations in the East Village/Union Square area.
• P.S. 150 Tribeca Learning Center: Nearby TriBeCa NYC DOE elementary school serving the same District 2 parent pool with comparable grade range and curricular structure; competes for the same zone-area families.
• P.S. 397 Spruce Street School: Lower Manhattan NYC DOE elementary school serving similar downtown families with comparable progressive, project-based instructional approaches and similar grade range.
• P.S. 276 Battery Park City School: Neighboring Battery Park City public school (K-8) operated by NYC DOE. Direct geographic peer sharing the same Lower Manhattan catchment demographics and parent community as PS 89.
• P.S. 234 Independence School: Highly regarded NYC District 2 public elementary school (K-5) in TriBeCa serving a comparable Lower Manhattan zone-resident population with similar enrichment-driven programming and engaged parent community.

Emerging players

• Success Academy Charter Schools - NYC: Large NYC charter network offering an alternative K-12 option competing for the same Lower Manhattan families considering PS 89, with extended learning time and structured academics.
• KIPP NYC Public Schools: NYC charter school network operating Pre-K through 12 campuses citywide, representing an alternative public-school option for Manhattan families choosing between PS 89 and a charter pathway.

Broad incumbents

• NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies: Well-known NYC DOE public school in District 2 with project-based, collaborative pedagogy closely aligned to PS 89's instructional philosophy, serving as an aspirational continuation pathway for PS 89 graduates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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