Needs Improvement
#4434 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 993
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
85-15 258TH ST, Floral Park, NY 11001
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
569
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
569
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,434 of 4,742
In Floral Park
#8 of 8
public schools
In district
#47 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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PS 993
School in Floral Park · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 993
PS 993 is a public school in Floral Park, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 993 serves approximately 569 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 993 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,434 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5.4:1 students to teachers, PS 993 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
63% of students at PS 993 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
83.8%
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 993 Compares
See how PS 993 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
85-15 258TH ST, Floral Park, NY 11001
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 993 may also want to explore other schools in the area. FLORAL PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL OF TEACHING LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES (rated 8.4/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Bellerose), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE) (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Floral Park, see our Floral Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 191 MAYFLOWER Floral Park | 0.0 mi | 6.3 |
| IRWIN ALTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 172 Floral Park | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| PS 133 Bellerose | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| JOHN LEWIS CHILDS SCHOOL Floral Park | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE) Floral Park | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Floral Park | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL Floral Park | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE SCHOOL Floral Park | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER New Hyde Park | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| PS 186 CASTLEWOOD Bellerose | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| PS 224 Bellerose | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| FLORAL PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Floral Park | 1.4 mi | 8.5 |
| NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S CENTER Bellerose | 1.2 mi | — |
| PS 23 AT QUEENS CHILDREN CENTER Bellerose | 1.2 mi | 3.4 |
| PS/IS 208 Bellerose | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| HILLSIDE GRADE SCHOOL New Hyde Park | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| PS/IS 266 Bellerose | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL OF TEACHING LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Bellerose | 1.3 mi | 8.4 |
| PS 18 WINCHESTER Queens Village | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| YESHIVA HAR TORAH Bellerose | 1.5 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$144,755
Median Home Value
$714,600
Median Rent
$2,196/mo
Population
25,714
College Educated
53.4%
Homeownership
85.6%
Avg Commute
37.7 min
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Median Age
43.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| PS 17 Bronx, NY | 3.6 |
| PS 188 Bronx, NY | 3.6 |
| PS 469-BRONX SCHOOL FOR CONTINUOUS LEARNING (THE) Bronx, NY | 3.6 |
| PS 53 Brooklyn, NY | 3.6 |
| SOUTH RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL IS/PS 25 Staten Island, NY | 3.6 |
| BOYS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK Bronx, NY | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 993
What grades does PS 993 serve?
PS 993 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend PS 993?
PS 993 has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 993?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 993 is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 993 rank in NY?
PS 993 ranks #4,434 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 993's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 993 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 993 a charter school?
No, PS 993 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 993 a Title I school?
No, PS 993 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 993?
83.8% of students at PS 993 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
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.8%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.4%
- Phone
- (718) 831-4040
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #47 of 58
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