Very Good
#1178 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 25% in state
PS 31 Bayside
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
211-45 46TH RD, Bayside, NY 11361
Enrollment
363
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
363
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,178 of 4,742
In Bayside
#13 of 16
public schools
In district
#19 of 34
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
Equity
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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PS 31 Bayside
Elementary School in Bayside · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 31 Bayside
PS 31 Bayside is a public elementary school in Bayside, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26. PS 31 Bayside serves approximately 363 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 31 Bayside has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,178 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 31 Bayside show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 7.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at PS 31 Bayside 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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PS 31 Bayside — Students at PS 31 Bayside score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
68%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.
How PS 31 Bayside Compares
See how PS 31 Bayside performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
211-45 46TH RD, Bayside, NY 11361
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 31 Bayside may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 203 OAKLAND GARDENS (rated 8.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 41 CROCHERON (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 376 (rated 8.0/10, 0.2 miles away, in nearby Flushing), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bayside, see our Bayside schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 376 Flushing | 0.2 mi | 8.0 |
| MS 158 MARIE CURIE Bayside | 0.2 mi | 8.4 |
| CIVIC SCHOOL OF BAYSIDE HILLS (THE) Bayside | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| PS 203 OAKLAND GARDENS Bayside | 0.5 mi | 8.3 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Bayside | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF FLUSHING & BAYSIDE Bayside | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL Oakland Gardens | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 162 JOHN GOLDEN Bayside | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| PS 41 CROCHERON Bayside | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| JHS 74 NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE Bayside | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| BENJAMIN N CARDOZO HIGH SCHOOL Bayside | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| PS 130 Bayside | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| WILLIAM SPYROPOULOS GREEK-AMERICAN DAY SCHOOL Flushing | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| PS 46 ALLEY POND Bayside | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| ST FRANCIS PREP Fresh Meadows | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
| ST KEVIN CATHOLIC ACADEMY Flushing | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Bayside | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| PS Q4 Flushing | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Bayside | 1.1 mi | 6.2 |
| PS 159 Bayside | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11361 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$108,391
Median Home Value
$900,700
Median Rent
$2,315/mo
Population
30,402
College Educated
48.1%
Homeownership
60.4%
Avg Commute
40.1 min
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Median Age
42.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ANDREW MULLER PRIMARY SCHOOL Miller Place, NY | 7.5 |
| BEDFORD HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bedford Hills, NY | 7.5 |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 7.5 |
| CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cornwall On Hudson, NY | 7.5 |
| ELBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elbridge, NY | 7.5 |
| FLOWER HILL SCHOOL Huntington, NY | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 31 Bayside
What grades does PS 31 Bayside serve?
PS 31 Bayside serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 31 Bayside?
PS 31 Bayside has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 31 Bayside?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 31 Bayside is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 31 Bayside rank in NY?
PS 31 Bayside ranks #1,178 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 31 Bayside's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 31 Bayside has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 31 Bayside?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 31 Bayside has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 31 Bayside a charter school?
No, PS 31 Bayside is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 31 Bayside a Title I school?
No, PS 31 Bayside is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 31 Bayside?
68.0% of students at PS 31 Bayside 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 68.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (718) 423-8289
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26- District Enrollment
- 29,442
- Schools in District
- 34
- District Rank
- #19 of 34
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