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#3467 of 4,742 schools in NY
Ps/is 178 Holliswood
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
189-10 RADNOR RD, Jamaica, NY 11423
Enrollment
528
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
528
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,467 of 4,742
In Jamaica
#37 of 48
public schools
In district
#34 of 34
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
School environment
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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Ps/is 178 Holliswood
Elementary School in Jamaica · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ps/is 178 Holliswood
Ps/is 178 Holliswood is a public elementary school in Jamaica, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26. Ps/is 178 Holliswood serves approximately 528 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/is 178 Holliswood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,467 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Ps/is 178 Holliswood show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 7.2
- NY avg 5.9
Score Breakdown
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Ps/is 178 Holliswood — Students at Ps/is 178 Holliswood score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
48.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 39 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: 3.8/10.
How Ps/is 178 Holliswood Compares
See how Ps/is 178 Holliswood performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
189-10 RADNOR RD, Jamaica, NY 11423
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ps/is 178 Holliswood may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 95 EASTWOOD (rated 8.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is UNITED NATIONS INTL SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 173 FRESH MEADOWS (rated 7.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Flushing), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Jamaica, see our Jamaica schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SUMMIT SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.2 mi | 7.5 |
| SUMMIT SCHOOL Fresh Meadows | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| IS 238 SUSAN B ANTHONY ACADEMY Hollis | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| PS 26 RUFUS KING Flushing | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| THE WELLSPRING SCHOOLS Hollis | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 35 NATHANIEL WOODHULL Hollis | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| CAMBRIA HEIGHTS ACADEMY Hollis | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| THE MARY LOUIS ACADEMY Jamaica | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| UNITED NATIONS INTL SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| PS 95 EASTWOOD Jamaica | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| PS Q4 Flushing | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC ACADEMY Fresh Meadows | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| ST FRANCIS PREP Fresh Meadows | 1.2 mi | 4.8 |
| PS 131 ABIGAIL ADAMS Jamaica | 1.0 mi | 7.0 |
| PS/IS 268 Jamaica | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| YESHIVA PRIMARY & JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Oakland Gardens | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| JEWISH INSTITUTE OF QUEENS-BOYS HIGH SCHOOL Fresh Meadows | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| BELLAIRE SCHOOL (THE) Queens Village | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| PS 173 FRESH MEADOWS Flushing | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11423 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$80,870
Median Home Value
$717,300
Median Rent
$1,706/mo
Population
29,105
College Educated
34.3%
Homeownership
57.4%
Avg Commute
45.7 min
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Median Age
43.9
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| ADOLPH SCHREIBER HEBREW ACADEMY New City, NY | 5.1 |
| ARCHER STREET SCHOOL Freeport, NY | 5.1 |
| ATTICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Attica, NY | 5.1 |
| BENTON HALL ACADEMY Little Falls, NY | 5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ps/is 178 Holliswood
What grades does Ps/is 178 Holliswood serve?
Ps/is 178 Holliswood serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ps/is 178 Holliswood?
Ps/is 178 Holliswood has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 178 Holliswood?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 178 Holliswood is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/is 178 Holliswood rank in NY?
Ps/is 178 Holliswood ranks #3,467 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/is 178 Holliswood's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/is 178 Holliswood 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.
What are the test scores at Ps/is 178 Holliswood?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/is 178 Holliswood has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/is 178 Holliswood a charter school?
No, Ps/is 178 Holliswood is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/is 178 Holliswood a Title I school?
No, Ps/is 178 Holliswood is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/is 178 Holliswood?
48.5% of students at Ps/is 178 Holliswood 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 48.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (718) 464-5763
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26- District Enrollment
- 29,442
- Schools in District
- 34
- District Rank
- #34 of 34
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