P.S. 184 Shuang Wen
P.S. 184 Shuang Wen (雙文學校), at 327 Cherry Street, is a District 1 public school for 3-K through 8th grade where students learn in both English and Mandarin.
| Address | 327 Cherry Street, New York, NY 10002 |
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| Grades | 3-K, pre-K to 8 |
| Students | 767 (2024–25) |
| Admissions | Lottery, with District 1 priority and sibling preference |
| Main office | (212) 602-9700 |
| Principal | Dr. Jeremy Kabinoff |
| Parent coordinator | Shu Ping Chia, SChia@schools.nyc.gov |
| Website | ps184m.org |
Key dates
- Friday, October 16, 5:30–7:30 pmMonster Mash (Parent Association).
- 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
Instruction is split between English and Mandarin from the early grades. The building has a large library, two science labs and a dance studio. An optional, fee-based Mandarin after-school program (SWAN) runs off site at 90 Bowery; the school posts its after-school options and bell schedule on its website.
Parent Association
The Shuang Wen Parent Association funds teacher mini-grants and holds an annual auction.
- Email: contact@shuangwenpa.org; for the parent WeChat group, dual.language@shuangwenpa.org
- Website: shuangwenpa.org (meetings, volunteering, class reps)
- Current families can join the parent WhatsApp community and Facebook group
Coming up: Monster Mash, Friday, October 16, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Tours and admissions
Register for a tour with the form on ps184m.org. Admission is by lottery through MySchools, with priority for District 1 families and siblings.
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.
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
Cherry Street is a few blocks south of Grand Street, toward the waterfront.
Questions parents ask
How do you get into Shuang Wen?
By lottery through MySchools, with priority for District 1 families and siblings.
Is Shuang Wen K-8?
Yes. P.S. 184 serves 3-K and pre-K through 8th grade.
How do I contact the Shuang Wen Parent Association?
Email contact@shuangwenpa.org, or dual.language@shuangwenpa.org for the WeChat group.
Official links
Last checked October 15, 2026. We re-check this page every week against P.S. 184 Shuang Wen's own website and NYC sources. Details change, so confirm anything important directly. Something to add or correct? Tell us.