Roy Wilkins School
PS 136Q — South Jamaica, Queens
A resilient, achieving, mindful scholars shaping tomorrow in a safe, nurturing environment.
Pre-K through 5th grade — home of the RAMS — where every child is seen and celebrated.
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About Our School
Where every child belongs.
Founded in 1965, P.S. 136Q The Roy Wilkins School serves Pre-K through 5th grade students in South Jamaica, Queens. Our RAMS values—Resilient, Achieving, Mindful Scholars—guide a community where educators, families, and students collaborate to foster academic excellence and social-emotional growth.
We honor the legacy of civil rights leader Roy Wilkins by nurturing leaders of today and tomorrow in a safe, inclusive learning environment. From arts and physical education to intervention support, every program is designed to meet the unique needs of our diverse learners.
Teachers & Staff
(Resilient, Achieving, Mindful)
What We Offer
Our Programs
A foundation for lifelong success, grounded in equity and excellence.
Academic Excellence
Our rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum ensures every student meets their full potential, with intervention and enrichment programs tailored to individual needs.
Explore AcademicsArts & Enrichment
From visual arts and dance to physical education, our enrichment programs inspire creativity, confidence, and a love of learning beyond the classroom.
See Our ArtsCommunity & Leadership
We empower students to become leaders through our RAMS values, family engagement initiatives, and partnerships that strengthen our South Jamaica community.
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