PS 146 Howard Beach

PS 146 Howard Beach serves 515 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Queens County, with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1 supported by 44 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks impressively at #758 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools, placing it in the 84th percentile statewide with a solid 7.5 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. Academically, PS 146 shows particular strength in English Language Arts, with 71% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels.

Mathematics presents an area with room for growth, as 48% of students currently meet or exceed proficiency standards. The school's overall academic score of 7.3 out of 10 reflects its commitment to student development across all subject areas. The school serves the well-established Howard Beach community, where families enjoy a median household income of $95,370 and home values averaging $596,300.

With 31% of neighborhood residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of 6.2%, the area provides a stable foundation for educational achievement. PS 146 operates within this thriving Queens community, where nearly 30,400 residents benefit from the neighborhood's strong economic foundation and family-oriented atmosphere.