P.S. 134 Henrietta Szold
P.S. 134 Henrietta Szold is a small, progressive District 1 public elementary school at 293 East Broadway, with 3-K and pre-K, free after-school from Henry Street Settlement and weekly Tuesday tours.
| Address | 293 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002 |
|---|---|
| Grades | 3-K, pre-K to 5 |
| Students | 162 (2024–25) |
| District | District 1 (unzoned, school of choice) |
| Main office | 212-673-4470 |
| Principal | Robert Perales |
| Parent coordinator | Mildred Vazquez |
| Website | ps134.org |
Key dates
- Every Tuesday, 9:30 amSchool tours for prospective families (register online).
- Early December 2026 (expected)Kindergarten applications for fall 2027 open on MySchools, for children born in 2022. They usually close in mid-January.
- Early January 2027 (expected)3-K and pre-K applications for fall 2027 usually open, closing in late February.
- Now through the fallSchool tours for next year's families. Book through the school (see below).
About the school
P.S. 134 describes itself as an innovative, progressive and inclusive school focused on culturally responsive teaching and real-world problem solving. InsideSchools lists 14 pre-K and 6 3-K seats, with early-childhood classrooms built around art, music, sand and water play and dramatic play.
After school
Helping Horizons, run by Henry Street Settlement (free): from dismissal to 5 pm, five days a week, grades K to 5. Enroll through Henry Street (JGarcia@HenryStreet.org) or the school's after-school page.
Tours and admissions
Tours every Tuesday at 9:30 am. Register with the Google Form on the school's homepage. Enrollment details: ps134.org/enrollment.
All District 1 elementary schools are unzoned "schools of choice": you rank the schools you want on MySchools, and District 1 residents get priority. Children enter kindergarten in the calendar year they turn 5. See NYC Public Schools' kindergarten page and pre-K page for the official timeline, which is announced each fall.
Parents and PTA
The school's parent and PTA page and school calendar are at ps134.org/pta and ps134.org/calendar. The PTA hasn't posted a public email; ask the parent coordinator, Mildred Vazquez, through the main office to be connected. The school's 2025–26 cellphone policy is posted on its website.
Comparing schools
To compare schools, read the independent review on InsideSchools and the school's profile on MySchools. The best way to judge fit is a tour: watch a class, ask about class size, homework and how the school communicates with families.
For Grand Street co-op residents
East Broadway is a short walk south of Grand Street and the Seward Park co-op buildings, and the Seward Park Library is nearby for after-school reading.
Questions parents ask
Is P.S. 134 zoned?
No. All District 1 elementary schools are unzoned schools of choice; apply through MySchools.
When are P.S. 134 tours?
Every Tuesday at 9:30 am. Register with the form on ps134.org.
Does P.S. 134 have free after-school?
Yes. Henry Street Settlement's Helping Horizons program runs from dismissal to 5 pm, five days a week, for grades K to 5, at no charge.
Does P.S. 134 have 3-K and pre-K?
Yes. InsideSchools lists 6 3-K seats and 14 pre-K seats.
Official links
Last checked October 15, 2026. We re-check this page every week against P.S. 134 Henrietta Szold's own website and NYC sources. Details change, so confirm anything important directly. Something to add or correct? Tell us.