Below Average
#3911 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 233
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
91-30 METROPOLITAN AVE, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Forest Hills. Learn more
Enrollment
523
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
523
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,911 of 4,742
In Forest Hills
#10 of 10
public schools
In district
#18 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Academic performance
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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PS 233
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About PS 233
PS 233 is a public school in Forest Hills, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 233 serves approximately 523 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 233 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,911 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5:1 students to teachers, PS 233 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
59% of students at PS 233 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
85.3%
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 233 Compares
See how PS 233 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
91-30 METROPOLITAN AVE, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 233 may also want to explore other schools in the area. PS 101 SCHOOL IN THE GARDENS (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 273 (rated 8.1/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Richmond Hill), which scores notably higher. Additionally, QUEENS METROPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Forest Hills, see our Forest Hills schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11375 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$104,319
Median Home Value
$572,800
Median Rent
$2,126/mo
Population
75,320
College Educated
60.6%
Homeownership
51.8%
Avg Commute
45.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Median Age
44.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| DAVID MARQUIS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (THE) Staten Island, NY | 4.5 |
| BRUSHTON GRADE SCHOOL Brushton, NY | 4.6 |
| JEWISH INSTITUTE OF QUEENS-ELEMENTARY Elmhurst, NY | 4.6 |
| PS 77 Brooklyn, NY | 4.4 |
| BEGINNING WITH CHILDREN CHARTER SCHOOL II Brooklyn, NY | 4.7 |
| MASORES BAIS YAAKOV Brooklyn, NY | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 233
What grades does PS 233 serve?
PS 233 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend PS 233?
PS 233 has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 233?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 233 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 233 rank in NY?
PS 233 ranks #3,911 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 233's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 233 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 233 a charter school?
No, PS 233 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 233 a Title I school?
No, PS 233 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 233?
85.3% of students at PS 233 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 85.3%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.1%
- Phone
- (718) 286-4700
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #18 of 58
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