PS 75 Mayda Cortiella, Brooklyn, NY (2026 List)

About Ps 75 Mayda Cortiella

P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella is located at 95 Grove Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221. The school serves prekindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment is 207 students, giving the Bushwick campus a small elementary-school scale. Its student-teacher ratio is reported at 10:1. Current public sources reviewed did not clearly list male and female enrollment percentages. State testing shows 22% math proficiency and 27% reading proficiency in available public performance data. The school operates as a District 32 public elementary school with after-school programs, clubs, counseling resources, student activities, and a mission centered on academic, social, and emotional growth. Its campus scale supports a neighborhood-based elementary model with student clubs, athletics, theater, Girl Scouts, run club, and family resources. Local pricing near $1,000,000 is seen in market activity of residential properties in the vicinity of the Grove Street area in nearby Bushwick. For families considering small school access and enrichment supports, P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella is a best elementary school in New York versus elementary schools in the area.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%

Reading 27%

State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 27% in Reading.

21

Full-time Teachers

10 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

207

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.9%

Asian 1.93%

Hispanic 77.29%

Black 17.39%

Two+ Races 0.48%

Native Am. 0%

White

2.9%

Asian

1.93%

Hispanic

77.29%

Black

17.39%

Two+ Races

0.48%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 207

43%

89 Female

57%

118 Male

Student Population

207 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

610 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 75 Mayda Cortiella Contact Information

Address

95 GROVE ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11221

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Phone

(718) 574-0244

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Website

schools.nyc.gov

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM - 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella recently shared its New Cellphone Policy update for families. Beginning August 1, 2025, New York State schools are required to restrict student use of personal internet-enabled devices during the school day on school grounds. The update helps families understand expectations before the policy takes effect and supports the school’s effort to keep classrooms focused, consistent, and ready for learning.

FAQ

Q1. What is P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella famous for?

Ans. P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella is known for student centered learning, civic responsibility, and support of social, emotional and academic growth.

Q2. Are there after-school activities at P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella?

Ans. P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella has activities after school: Girl Scouts, run club, theater and Inspiring Minds NYC.

Q3. Which clubs are affiliated with P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella?

Ans. P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella uses its school programs to highlight soccer and basketball as student activity choices.

Q4. In what ways does P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella support families?

Ans. P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella provides PTA information, family resources, community events, parent portal access and school updates.

Q5. What is the school culture at P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella?

Ans. P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella believes in equity, responsibility, preparation for the future and a supportive learning environment.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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