Needs Improvement
#4420 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 175 Henry H Garnet
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5
175 W 134TH ST, New York, NY 10030
Enrollment
272
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
272
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,420 of 4,742
In New York
#332 of 346
public schools
In district
#28 of 28
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5
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PS 175 Henry H Garnet
Elementary School in New York · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 175 Henry H Garnet
PS 175 Henry H Garnet is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5. PS 175 Henry H Garnet serves approximately 272 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 175 Henry H Garnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,420 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 175 Henry H Garnet show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
77% of students at PS 175 Henry H Garnet 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 Henry H Garnet — Students at PS 175 Henry H Garnet score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.9/10.
How PS 175 Henry H Garnet Compares
See how PS 175 Henry H Garnet performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
175 W 134TH ST, New York, NY 10030
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 175 Henry H Garnet may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 (rated 6.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY WEST 2 CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10030 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,738
Median Home Value
$810,100
Median Rent
$1,204/mo
Population
30,781
College Educated
34.9%
Homeownership
13.3%
Avg Commute
38.9 min
Poverty Rate
32.6%
Median Age
37.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 175 Henry H Garnet
What grades does PS 175 Henry H Garnet serve?
PS 175 Henry H Garnet serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 175 Henry H Garnet?
PS 175 Henry H Garnet has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 175 Henry H Garnet?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 175 Henry H Garnet is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 175 Henry H Garnet rank in NY?
PS 175 Henry H Garnet ranks #4,420 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 175 Henry H Garnet's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 175 Henry H Garnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Henry H Garnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 175 Henry H Garnet has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 175 Henry H Garnet a charter school?
No, PS 175 Henry H Garnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 175 Henry H Garnet a Title I school?
No, PS 175 Henry H Garnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 175 Henry H Garnet?
91.2% of students at PS 175 Henry H Garnet 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
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.5%
- Phone
- (212) 283-0426
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5- District Enrollment
- 8,945
- Schools in District
- 28
- District Rank
- #28 of 28
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