PS 273

PS 273 is a public elementary school in Richmond Hill, New York, enrolling 308 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. At a student-teacher ratio of 11.8 to one, classrooms stay small — a structural advantage that shows up in the outcomes. The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with an academic score of 8.7 and a growth score of 9.8 that ranks among the strongest in the state.

That growth number matters. It means students at PS 273 are advancing faster relative to their starting points than almost any other school in New York. Statewide, the school ranks 27th out of 4,739 public schools, outperforming 100% of schools across all levels.

Among elementary schools specifically, it sits 23rd out of 2,549 — a result that holds whether you're comparing it to neighborhood schools or schools across the entire city. For Richmond Hill families, the picture is straightforward: PS 273 is the top-ranked school in the neighborhood, holding the number one spot among 10 local schools. That combination of high academic scores, exceptional student growth, and small class sizes makes it one of the strongest elementary options in the state.