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Great Expectations.

Our Vision

Empowering the students of today for the possibilities of tomorrow.

Save the Date

Happening at
PS 85.

Important Announcement

Election Day:
Remote Learning

November 3 will be a remote day of learning for all students. All students will have access to a school-issued Chromebook for home use. For technology support or password reset, Ms. Berkowitz at mberkowitz4@schools.nyc.gov or Mr. Moore at rmoore7@schools.nyc.gov.

Tuesday, November 3
School in session remotely for all students
Election Day: Remote Learning flyer in English — Tuesday, November 3, 2026. School in session remotely for all students. Important announcement for NYC Public Schools families. An illustration of a laptop showing an online class, beside a ballot box and school supplies.
Parent Workshop

Wreath
Making

Join us for a fun and creative parent workshop where you'll learn how to make your own beautiful holiday wreath!

Date: November TBD
Location: PS 85 Great Expectations
All Parents Welcome! · All supplies provided!
Parent Workshop for a Wreath Making flyer — Create, Connect, Celebrate. Join us for a fun and creative parent workshop where you’ll learn how to make your own beautiful holiday wreath! Date: November TBD. Location: PS 85 Great Expectations. All Parents Welcome! All supplies provided! We can’t wait to see you there!

700+

Students Enrolled

100+

Dedicated Staff

90+

Years of Excellence

PK–5

Grade Levels

About Our School

More than a school —
a community built on trust.

Our Mission

At P.S. 85, we combine a supportive environment with an unshakeable commitment to academic rigor. We plan with the end in mind, utilizing data-driven targets and deliberate practice to transform student effort into conceptual mastery. By engaging every scholar in the productive struggle of independent work and peer-to-peer discourse, we foster a growth mindset and empower students as confident, self-directed leaders of their own learning. Great Expectations spark higher aspirations.

Members of the PS 85 administration team standing together in matching “You Got This” t-shirts.

Our Administration

Great Expectations. Every Student.

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Great Expectations. Every Student. Every Day.

Ms. Medina

Principal, PS 85 Bronx

Excellence

We maintain high academic standards and celebrate achievement in all forms.

Innovation

Embracing modern teaching methods and technology to enhance every lesson.

Community

Strong partnerships between students, families, and the Bronx community.

Find Us in the Bronx

2400 Marion Ave, Bronx, NY 10458

(718) 584-5275

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Your child's journey
starts right here.

We believe in transparency and ease. From your first tour to the first day of school, we guide you every step of the way.

The Process

01

Schedule a Tour

Reach out to confirm availability. Come see our classrooms in action and meet the faculty.

02

Prepare Documents

Gather your child's records. We'll provide a simple checklist to make this seamless.

03

Submit Registration

Hand in your paperwork to our main office. We'll review it and secure your spot.

04

Welcome to PS 85

Receive your start dates, classroom assignments, and join the Great Expectations family!

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