A Community of learners. A Community of leaders.

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! 

Visit our school's Shopify to Order School Merchandise 

Show your school spirit! Order a PS 56 T-Shirt, Long-sleeved shirt, Mask, Hat, pen, or Water Bottle today! Click the top half of the photo above to access the Shopify site to order PS 56 merchandise! Or see the News tab at the top of the page.

School Tours

Join us Fridays at 9am on 11/18, 12/2, or 12/16/2022 for a school tour. Click below for more information and to sign up for a tour. 

Rainbow Run 5k for $5K

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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