Needs Improvement
#4530 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 23 at Queens Children Center
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
74-03 COMMONWEALTH BLVD-BLDG 39, Bellerose, NY 11426
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
343
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
343
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,530 of 4,742
In Bellerose
#7 of 7
public schools
In district
#55 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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PS 23 at Queens Children Center
School in Bellerose · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 23 at Queens Children Center
PS 23 at Queens Children Center is a public school in Bellerose, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 23 at Queens Children Center serves approximately 343 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 23 at Queens Children Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,530 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5:1 students to teachers, PS 23 at Queens Children Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
72% of students at PS 23 at Queens Children Center 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
89.8%
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 23 at Queens Children Center Compares
See how PS 23 at Queens Children Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
74-03 COMMONWEALTH BLVD-BLDG 39, Bellerose, NY 11426
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 23 at Queens Children Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL OF TEACHING LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES (rated 8.4/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE) (rated 8.1/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Floral Park), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JHS 67 LOUIS PASTEUR (rated 8.0/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Little Neck), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bellerose, see our Bellerose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S CENTER Bellerose | 0.0 mi | — |
| PS/IS 208 Bellerose | 0.1 mi | 6.1 |
| PS/IS 266 Bellerose | 0.1 mi | 5.7 |
| QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL OF TEACHING LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Bellerose | 0.2 mi | 8.4 |
| PS 186 CASTLEWOOD Bellerose | 0.4 mi | 6.5 |
| PS 224 Bellerose | 0.4 mi | 5.1 |
| YESHIVA HAR TORAH Bellerose | 0.5 mi | 4.5 |
| PS Q811 Little Neck | 0.8 mi | 3.9 |
| OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Floral Park | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| IRWIN ALTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 172 Floral Park | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| PS 221 NORTH HILLS SCHOOL (THE) Little Neck | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 18 WINCHESTER Queens Village | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| PS 133 Bellerose | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE) Floral Park | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL Queens Village | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Queens Village | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| JHS 67 LOUIS PASTEUR Little Neck | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| PS 213 CARL ULLMAN SCHOOL (THE) Bayside | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 33 EDWARD M FUNK Queens Village | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 191 MAYFLOWER Floral Park | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11426 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$107,591
Median Home Value
$676,100
Median Rent
$2,158/mo
Population
19,638
College Educated
43.8%
Homeownership
70.2%
Avg Commute
39 min
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Median Age
46.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| HARBOR SCIENCE AND ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL New York, NY | 3.5 |
| PS 723 Bronx, NY | 3.2 |
| PS 140 Brooklyn, NY | 3.6 |
| PS 53 Brooklyn, NY | 3.6 |
| EXCELLENCE BOYS CHARTER SCHOOL OF BEDFORD STUYVESANT Brooklyn, NY | 3.7 |
| CHARLOTTE VALLEY SCHOOL Davenport, NY | 3.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 23 at Queens Children Center
What grades does PS 23 at Queens Children Center serve?
PS 23 at Queens Children Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend PS 23 at Queens Children Center?
PS 23 at Queens Children Center has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 23 at Queens Children Center?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 23 at Queens Children Center is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 23 at Queens Children Center rank in NY?
PS 23 at Queens Children Center ranks #4,530 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 23 at Queens Children Center's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 23 at Queens Children Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 23 at Queens Children Center a charter school?
No, PS 23 at Queens Children Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 23 at Queens Children Center a Title I school?
No, PS 23 at Queens Children Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 23 at Queens Children Center?
89.8% of students at PS 23 at Queens Children Center 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.8%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.0%
- Phone
- (718) 264-4880
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #55 of 58
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