A Community of learners. A Community of leaders.

School Tours

Join us Fridays at 9am in January for a school tour. Click here for more information and to sign up! 

Día de los Muertos

The World Language teachers at PS 56 celebrate the Day of the Dead by embodying Frida Kahlo, the intriguing artist known for her self-portraits.

Playground Renovation

Our playground is getting a makeover!  Highlights include: A grassy section with a hill for sitting, new playground equipment, blue blocks and blue soft oaky area, and more greenery for shade. Click here to see the plans! 

Order our new PS 56 T-Shirts, Masks & Water Bottles! 

Show your school spirit! Order a PS 56 T-Shirt, Mask and Water Bottle today!

Lewis H. Latimer

Inventor of the Lightbulb and the Telephone

Contact Us

P.S. 56 Lewis Latimer School always has our doors open. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions regarding our academics, events, students, staff or anything else.

Principal: Eric Grande
EGrande@schools.nyc.gov

(718) 857-3149

Parent Coordinator: Marvin Williams

Mwilliams3@schools.nyc.gov

(347) 563-5333