PS 188 Kingsbury

PS 188 Kingsbury stands out as one of New York's highest-performing elementary schools, earning an impressive 8.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 95th percentile statewide at #235 out of 4,758 schools. This regular public school serves 665 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade with a manageable 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio supported by 41 full-time equivalent teachers. The school's academic achievements are particularly noteworthy, with 92% of students performing at proficient levels or above in English Language Arts and 89% achieving proficiency in mathematics.

These exceptional results reflect both strong instruction and the supportive educational environment that characterizes PS 188 Kingsbury. Located on Hartland Avenue in Flushing, the school serves a well-educated community in ZIP code 11364, where 48% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $100,577. The neighborhood's low poverty rate of just 6.1% and median home values of $758,300 indicate a stable, economically secure area that values education.

PS 188 Kingsbury operates within Queens County's diverse urban landscape, offering families in this thriving section of Flushing access to high-quality elementary education in one of New York City's most dynamic and multicultural communities.