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#3473 of 4,742 schools in NY
Based on limited data
PS 224
Elementary School · Nyc Special Schools - District 75 · Bellerose, NY
A Nyc Special Schools - District 75 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
252-12 72ND AVE, Bellerose, NY 11426
- 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 224 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,591
Median home value
$676,100
Median rent
$2,158/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 186 CastlewoodEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva Har TorahPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 816 | Compare → |
| New York City Children's CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 2–11 | 0.4 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| PS 23 at Queens Children CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nyc Special Schools - District 75
- Schools in district
- 59
- Rank in district
- #9 of 58
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 224 is listed in NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 224
PS 224 is a public elementary school in Bellerose, NY, part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75, serving approximately 456 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,473 of 4,742 schools in NY. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 224
What grades does PS 224 serve?
PS 224 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend PS 224?
PS 224 has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 224?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 224 is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 224 rank in NY?
PS 224 ranks #3,473 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 224's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 224 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 224 a charter school?
No, PS 224 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 224 a Title I school?
No, PS 224 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 224?
75.9% of students at PS 224 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.0%
- Phone
- (718) 831-4024
- Area population (ZIP 11426)
- 19,638
- Area average commute
- 39 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11426; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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