Below Average
#4036 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 175 City Island
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
200 CITY ISLAND AVE, Bronx, NY 10464
Enrollment
255
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
255
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,036 of 4,742
In Bronx
#360 of 452
public schools
In district
#53 of 62
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
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PS 175 City Island
Elementary School in Bronx · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 175 City Island
PS 175 City Island is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11. PS 175 City Island serves approximately 255 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 175 City Island has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,036 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 175 City Island show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
31% of students at PS 175 City Island 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 175 City Island — Students at PS 175 City Island score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 40 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: 2.7/10.
How PS 175 City Island Compares
See how PS 175 City Island performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
200 CITY ISLAND AVE, Bronx, NY 10464
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 175 City Island may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 304 EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 14 SENATOR JOHN CALANDRA (rated 6.2/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 71 ROSE E SCALA (rated 6.2/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| VILLA MARIA ACADEMY Bronx | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| URBAN INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS Bronx | 2.1 mi | 7.0 |
| MOTT HALL COMMUNITY SCHOOL Bronx | 2.1 mi | 4.3 |
| BRONX DELTA SCHOOL Bronx | 2.1 mi | 4.5 |
| ST FRANCES DE CHANTAL SCHOOL Bronx | 2.4 mi | 5.5 |
| PS 72 DR WILLIAM DORNEY Bronx | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| PS 14 SENATOR JOHN CALANDRA Bronx | 2.2 mi | 6.2 |
| ST BENEDICT SCHOOL Bronx | 2.3 mi | 5.6 |
| E MONROE NEW RENAISSANCE BASKETBALL Bronx | 2.2 mi | — |
| GREEK AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK Bronx | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NEW ROCHELLE IN PELHAM Pelham | 3.0 mi | 3.0 |
| PS 160 WALT DISNEY Bronx | 2.5 mi | 4.9 |
| EQUALITY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 2.5 mi | 5.9 |
| PS 71 ROSE E SCALA Bronx | 2.4 mi | 6.2 |
| PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 2.8 mi | 6.5 |
| MS 101 EDWARD R BYRNE Bronx | 2.6 mi | 7.5 |
| PS 304 EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL Bronx | 2.6 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 10 Bronx | 2.6 mi | 3.5 |
| NORTH SHORE HEBREW ACADEMY Great Neck | 2.7 mi | 5.6 |
| ST THERESA SCHOOL Bronx | 2.6 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10464 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$100,306
Median Home Value
$667,600
Median Rent
$1,993/mo
Population
4,273
College Educated
45.8%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Median Age
54.9
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|---|---|
| AMBER CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM New York, NY | 4.3 |
| ANNA MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lockport, NY | 4.3 |
| DR JACQUELINE PEEK-DAVIS SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 4.3 |
| FALL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ithaca, NY | 4.3 |
| HUDSON FALLS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Hudson Falls, NY | 4.3 |
| NASSAU SCHOOL Poughkeepsie, NY | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 175 City Island
What grades does PS 175 City Island serve?
PS 175 City Island serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend PS 175 City Island?
PS 175 City Island has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 175 City Island?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 175 City Island is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 175 City Island rank in NY?
PS 175 City Island ranks #4,036 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 175 City Island's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 175 City Island has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 175 City Island?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 175 City Island has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 175 City Island a charter school?
No, PS 175 City Island is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 175 City Island a Title I school?
No, PS 175 City Island is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 175 City Island?
56.5% of students at PS 175 City Island 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 56.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (718) 885-1093
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11- District Enrollment
- 32,583
- Schools in District
- 62
- District Rank
- #53 of 62
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