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#3471 of 4,742 schools in NY
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PS 51
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
87-45 117TH ST, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Richmond Hill. Learn more
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,471 of 4,742
In Richmond Hill
#8 of 10
public schools
In district
#36 of 63
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
Academic performance
7.2 / 10
Very Good
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PS 51
Elementary School in Richmond Hill · grades Pre-K – 1st. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 51
PS 51 is a public elementary school in Richmond Hill, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27. PS 51 serves approximately 212 students, and covers grades Pre-K-1st, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 51 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,471 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
59% of students at PS 51 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
86.8%
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 51 Compares
See how PS 51 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
87-45 117TH ST, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 51 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 273 (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 99 KEW GARDENS (rated 7.6/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Kew Gardens), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 66 JACQUELINE KENNEDY-ONASSIS (rated 7.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Richmond Hill, see our Richmond Hill schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL Richmond Hill | 0.2 mi | 6.9 |
| PS 56 HARRY EICHLER Richmond Hill | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| EPIC HIGH SCHOOL - NORTH South Richmond Hill | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
| HOLY CHILD JESUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Richmond Hill | 0.3 mi | 5.6 |
| YESHIVA SHAAR HATORAH Richmond Hill | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| PS 90 HORACE MANN Richmond Hill | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| TIEFERES TORAH INSTITUTE Kew Gardens | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 54 HILLSIDE Richmond Hill | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| YESHIVA TIFERETH MOSHE Kew Gardens | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| PS 62 CHESTER PARK SCHOOL South Richmond Hill | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| HIGH SCHOOL-CONSTRUCTION TRADES ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE Ozone Park | 0.8 mi | 8.1 |
| PS 161 ARTHUR ASHE SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| YESHIVAT OHR HAIIM Richmond Hill | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| PS 273 Richmond Hill | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| PS 99 KEW GARDENS Kew Gardens | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| PS 66 JACQUELINE KENNEDY-ONASSIS Richmond Hill | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| TIEGERMAN HIGH SCHOOL Richmond Hill | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| THE KEW-FOREST SCHOOL Forest Hills | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| EZRA ACADEMY Forest Hills | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| PS 55 MAURE Richmond Hill | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11418 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,927
Median Home Value
$772,800
Median Rent
$1,788/mo
Population
36,304
College Educated
32.4%
Homeownership
48.8%
Avg Commute
45.3 min
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Median Age
39.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ACADEMY OF ST DOROTHY Staten Island, NY | 5.1 |
| CAMBRIA CENTER FOR THE GIFTED CHILD Cambria Heights, NY | 5.1 |
| DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dover Plains, NY | 5.1 |
| MIDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn, NY | 5.1 |
| MUSLIM CENTER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Flushing, NY | 5.1 |
| PS 36 MARGARET DOUGLAS New York, NY | 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 51
What grades does PS 51 serve?
PS 51 serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend PS 51?
PS 51 has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 51?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 51 is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 51 rank in NY?
PS 51 ranks #3,471 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 51's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 51 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 51 a charter school?
No, PS 51 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 51 a Title I school?
No, PS 51 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 51?
86.8% of students at PS 51 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.4%
- Phone
- (718) 850-0738
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27- District Enrollment
- 41,663
- Schools in District
- 63
- District Rank
- #36 of 63
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