Ps 212

What Ps 212 does

P.S. 212 Midtown West is a public elementary school operated by the NYC Department of Education under Community School District 2, serving students from Pre-K through Grade 5 at a single campus at 328 West 48th Street in Manhattan. The school operates as a collaboration between Community School District Two and The Bank Street College of Education, implementing the latter's thematic constructivist approach with Social Studies as the organizing core curriculum that integrates reading, writing, and other subjects. A distinctive class looping model keeps students with the same teacher for two consecutive years (K/1, 2/3, 4/5 loops), supporting deep teacher-student relationships and instructional continuity. Enrichment programs include Music and Brain (keyboard instruction), the Orff music program, chorus, art, movement/PE, library/media, and science labs for grades 3-5.

The school is a District 2 Choice School, with admissions processed through the NYC DOE's MySchools Parent Portal. Priority is given to enrolled siblings and District 2 residents, though out-of-district families are also accepted. Revenue mechanics consist of three streams: NYC DOE public funding for core operations, PTA fundraising (a $175,000 target budget for 2025-2026 with a $750-per-student donation goal, plus a Corporate Match program), and fee-based Extended Day after-school program tuition (Monday-Friday, dismissal to 6pm) with specialty classes and holiday camps. The school maintains an active PTA with multiple committees (Fundraising, Library, Diversity/Cultural Connections, Class Representatives), a School Leadership Team, and a Family Center that delivers workshops and cultural programming. Leadership includes Principal Kathleen Loua and Assistant Principal Mark Soobyiah.

Name

Ps 212

Legal name

P.S. 212 Midtown West

Website

https://midtownwestschool.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

P.S. 212 Midtown West is a NYC District 2 public elementary school (Pre-K through Grade 5) operating in partnership with The Bank Street College of Education, serving Manhattan families through a constructivist curriculum and two-year class looping model.

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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, Others

Revenue model

1. DOE Public Funding: As a public school, PS 212 receives funding from the NYC Department of Education to cover basic educational costs.
2. PTA Fundraising: Annual PTA fundraising campaign targeting $750 per student to cover enrichments for teachers and students, community-building events, and programs. 2025-2026 overall budget is $175,000.
3. Extended Day Program Fees: Fee-based after school child care program operating Monday to Friday from dismissal until 6pm. Includes monthly tuition rates, specialty classes (violin), and holiday camp. Payments via Venmo or Zelle. Scholarship applications available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PS 212 (Midtown West) is a NYC public elementary school providing tuition-free core academic instruction for Pre-K through 5th grade students using a two-year class looping model and the Bank Street College of Education's thematic constructivist approach. The school supplements its academic program with a fee-based Extended Day after-school program offering supervised care and enrichment activities (dance, art, gymnastics, chess, computer, cooking, sports, violin) from school dismissal until 6 PM, plus specialty enrichment classes including Music (Orff, chorus, keyboard), Movement/PE, Art, Library/Media, and Science laboratories for grades 3-5.

Product overview

Midtown West (PS 212) is a District 2 Choice School in New York City operating as a collaboration between Community School District Two and The Bank Street College of Education. The school offers a unified educational program consisting of core academic instruction (Pre-K through Grade 5) with a distinctive two-year class looping model, supplemented by an Extended Day after-school program and various enrichment offerings including Music, Art, Movement/Gym, Library/Media, and Science. The school also operates a Family Center and maintains an active PTA that facilitates community programs and fundraising. The institution follows a thematic constructivist approach associated with Bank Street College, with a literacy-based, standards-driven curriculum centered on Social Studies as the core subject.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Academic Program (Pre-K through Grade 5) Tuition-free foundational educational program serving Pre-K through 5th grade students using a class looping model where students stay with the same teacher for two years (K/1, 2/3, 4/5 loops), supporting deep understanding of each child's learning style, consistent academic expectations, and a strong sense of community. Uses Bank Street College of Education's thematic constructivist approach with balanced literacy and Investigations math curriculum.
• Extended Day After-School Program Fee-based after-school child care and enrichment program operating Monday to Friday from school dismissal until 6 PM for enrolled PS 212 students. Provides supervised care with diverse enrichment activities including dance, art, gymnastics, chess, computer, cooking, free play, and sports. Includes specialty classes such as violin and operates mini camps on half days and holiday breaks. Payments processed via Venmo or Zelle.
• Enrichment Programs (Music, Art, Gym, Library, Science) Specialty subjects and enrichment offerings integrated into the school day including Music (Orff program, chorus, Music and Brain keyboard instruction for K/1/2), Movement/Physical Education, Art (aligned with Social Studies core), Library/Media, and Science laboratories for grades 3-5. Includes enrichment programs, field trips, overnight trips, clubs, and playground activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% tax-deductible donations support teachers, classrooms and enrichment programming
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Community School District TwocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPS 212 is a collaboration between Community School District Two and The Bank Street College of Education. District 2 provides institutional oversight and resources while the school operates within the district's educational framework.
• The Bank Street College of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPS 212 is a working model of the thematic constructivist approach associated with the Bank Street College of Education. The college provides educational methodology, professional development, and serves as an educational laboratory for research and assessment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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Investments

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