Very Good
#1365 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 29% in state
PS 18 Winchester
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
86-35 235TH COURT, Queens Village, NY 11427
Enrollment
423
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
423
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,365 of 4,742
In Queens Village
#1 of 8
public schools
In district
#20 of 34
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
Equity
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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PS 18 Winchester
Elementary School in Queens Village · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 18 Winchester
PS 18 Winchester is a public elementary school in Queens Village, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26. PS 18 Winchester serves approximately 423 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 18 Winchester has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,365 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 18 Winchester show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 7.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
35% of students at PS 18 Winchester 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 18 Winchester — Students at PS 18 Winchester score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
62.9%
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: 7.5/10.
How PS 18 Winchester Compares
See how PS 18 Winchester performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
86-35 235TH COURT, Queens Village, NY 11427
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 18 Winchester may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 188 KINGSBURY (rated 8.0/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Flushing), which scores slightly higher. Another option is FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Floral Park), with a very similar rating. Additionally, PS/IS 295 (rated 6.8/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Queens Village, see our Queens Village schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 33 EDWARD M FUNK Queens Village | 0.4 mi | 5.4 |
| MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL Queens Village | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Queens Village | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| PS/IS 295 Queens Village | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL OF TEACHING LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Bellerose | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| PS/IS 208 Bellerose | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| PS/IS 266 Bellerose | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| PS 133 Bellerose | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S CENTER Bellerose | 1.0 mi | — |
| PS 23 AT QUEENS CHILDREN CENTER Bellerose | 1.0 mi | 3.4 |
| FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE SCHOOL Floral Park | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| JEAN NUZZI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Queens Village | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| PS 213 CARL ULLMAN SCHOOL (THE) Bayside | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 186 CASTLEWOOD Bellerose | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| PS 224 Bellerose | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| SS JOACHIM & ANNE SCHOOL Queens Village | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| IRWIN ALTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 172 Floral Park | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| PS 34 JOHN HARVARD Queens Village | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| YESHIVA HAR TORAH Bellerose | 1.5 mi | 4.5 |
| PS 188 KINGSBURY Flushing | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11427 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,129
Median Home Value
$690,200
Median Rent
$1,697/mo
Population
25,124
College Educated
35.7%
Homeownership
65%
Avg Commute
44.7 min
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Median Age
46.3
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| AFRICAN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Vestal, NY | 7.3 |
| ALDEN PRIMARY AT TOWNLINE Alden, NY | 7.3 |
| BARKAI FOUNDATION INC. Brooklyn, NY | 7.3 |
| CAMP AVENUE SCHOOL Merrick, NY | 7.3 |
| CANISTEO-GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Canisteo, NY | 7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 18 Winchester
What grades does PS 18 Winchester serve?
PS 18 Winchester serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 18 Winchester?
PS 18 Winchester has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 18 Winchester?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 18 Winchester is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 18 Winchester rank in NY?
PS 18 Winchester ranks #1,365 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 18 Winchester's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 18 Winchester has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 18 Winchester?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 18 Winchester has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 18 Winchester a charter school?
No, PS 18 Winchester is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 18 Winchester a Title I school?
No, PS 18 Winchester is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 18 Winchester?
62.9% of students at PS 18 Winchester 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
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 62.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (718) 464-4167
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26- District Enrollment
- 29,442
- Schools in District
- 34
- District Rank
- #20 of 34
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