Very Good
#988 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 21% in state
PS 155
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
130-02 115TH AVE, South Ozone Park, NY 11420
Enrollment
511
Student-Teacher
17.6:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
511
Student-Teacher
17.6:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#988 of 4,742
In South Ozone Park
#2 of 11
public schools
In district
#8 of 63
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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PS 155
Elementary School in South Ozone Park · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 155
PS 155 is a public elementary school in South Ozone Park, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27. PS 155 serves approximately 511 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 155 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #988 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 155 show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
39% of students at PS 155 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 155 — Students at PS 155 score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
82.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How PS 155 Compares
See how PS 155 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
130-02 115TH AVE, South Ozone Park, NY 11420
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 155 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 121 (rated 7.9/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is DAVID N DINKINS SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Jamaica), with a very similar rating. Additionally, PS 96 (rated 7.4/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in South Ozone Park, see our South Ozone Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 96 South Ozone Park | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| AL-IHSAN ACADEMY South Ozone Park | 0.3 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 121 South Ozone Park | 0.4 mi | 7.9 |
| JHS 226 VIRGIL I GRISSON South Ozone Park | 0.4 mi | 5.4 |
| HAWTREE CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL South Ozone Park | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| EPIC HIGH SCHOOL-SOUTH South Ozone Park | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| QUEENS TRANSITION CENTER Jamaica | 0.6 mi | 3.6 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-SOUTH JAMAICA Jamaica | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| PS 100 GLEN MORRIS South Ozone Park | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| PS 160 WALTER FRANCIS BISHOP Jamaica | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| PS 124 OSMOND A CHURCH South Ozone Park | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC ACADEMY South Ozone Park | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 123 South Ozone Park | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| PS 161 ARTHUR ASHE SCHOOL Jamaica | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| PS 55 MAURE Richmond Hill | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| PS 50 TALFOURD LAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jamaica | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| DAVID N DINKINS SCHOOL Jamaica | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| PS 223 LYNDON B JOHNSON Jamaica | 1.1 mi | 3.6 |
| PS 108 CAPTAIN VINCENT G FOWLER South Ozone Park | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| AL-IMAN SCHOOL Jamaica | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11420 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$98,584
Median Home Value
$673,700
Median Rent
$2,032/mo
Population
50,060
College Educated
21.8%
Homeownership
71.7%
Avg Commute
46 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Median Age
41
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BARRINGER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ilion, NY | 7.7 |
| BROOKLYN LANDMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 7.7 |
| CARRIE E TOMPKINS SCHOOL Croton-On-Hudson, NY | 7.7 |
| CENTRAL SCHOOL Larchmont, NY | 7.7 |
| CHARLES CAMPAGNE SCHOOL Bethpage, NY | 7.7 |
| CHAUTAUQUA LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mayville, NY | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 155
What grades does PS 155 serve?
PS 155 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 155?
PS 155 has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 155?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 155 is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 155 rank in NY?
PS 155 ranks #988 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 155's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 155 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 155?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 155 has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 155 a charter school?
No, PS 155 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 155 a Title I school?
No, PS 155 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 155?
82.6% of students at PS 155 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (718) 558-1310
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27- District Enrollment
- 41,663
- Schools in District
- 63
- District Rank
- #8 of 63
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