Below Average
#4219 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 226
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
345 E 15TH ST, New York, NY 10003
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 336 schools in New York. Learn more
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,219 of 4,742
In New York
#320 of 346
public schools
In district
#27 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Academic performance
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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PS 226
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About PS 226
PS 226 is a public school in New York, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 226 serves approximately 282 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 226 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,219 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5.1:1 students to teachers, PS 226 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
66% of students at PS 226 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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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 226 Compares
See how PS 226 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
345 E 15TH ST, New York, NY 10003
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 226 may also want to explore other schools in the area. LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FRIENDS SEMINARY (rated 6.7/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10003 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$153,750
Median Home Value
$1,137,000
Median Rent
$2,772/mo
Population
53,825
College Educated
82.2%
Homeownership
34.7%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Median Age
31.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 226
What grades does PS 226 serve?
PS 226 serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend PS 226?
PS 226 has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 226?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 226 is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 226 rank in NY?
PS 226 ranks #4,219 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 226's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 226 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 226 a charter school?
No, PS 226 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 226 a Title I school?
No, PS 226 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 226?
92.6% of students at PS 226 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.0%
- Phone
- (212) 477-5017
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #27 of 58
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