P.S. M226

As a District 75 school serving students with IEPs, this school does not participate in standard state testing in the same way as district average schools. The academic program is tailored to students with special needs, focusing on individualized goals rather than proficiency benchmarks. Teacher instruction quality ratings are notably strong at 96%, exceeding the district average of 90% — suggesting teachers feel well-prepared to meet diverse learner needs.

The school's climate data reveals a striking disconnect between family and teacher perspectives. Parents report near-universal trust in the school: 97% parent-teacher trust, 99% parent-principal trust, and a perfect 100% for strong relationships. However, teacher-principal trust sits at 78% — notably lower than parent trust, and teacher-reported safety at 93% trails the district average of 95%. With zero suspensions and strong collegial trust among teachers (88%), the environment appears collaborative, though some staff tensions may exist at the leadership level. The 41% family survey response rate is reasonable for a school of this size.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (52%) and Black (31%), with smaller numbers of White (10%), Asian (4%), Multi-Racial (2%), and Native American (2%) students. The diversity index of 67% reflects a racially diverse enrollment. Nearly all students have IEPs (100%), making this a specialized setting for learners with disabilities. The school serves a high-need population — 89% economic need index — despite being located in one of Manhattan's wealthiest neighborhoods.

Gramercy is a highly sought-after Manhattan neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, historic brownstones, and strong family orientation. It scores 96.93 for education orientation and 95.02 for family density, meaning lots of families with children. Transit access is exceptional (97.7 percentile), making commutes manageable. However, safety scores are low (17.24 percentile), and the neighborhood has elevated environmental health concerns — notably high asthma rates and air quality issues. Families should weigh the neighborhood's family-friendly reputation against these health and safety indicators.

Excellent transit access makes the school reachable by subway from much of Manhattan, and the neighborhood is highly walkable. Families driving will face typical Manhattan parking challenges.