Ps/is 178 Holliswood

PS/IS 178 Holliswood serves 528 students in grades PreK through 8th in Jamaica, Queens, earning a strong 7.6 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating that places it in the 86th percentile among New York schools. The school maintains an intimate learning environment with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio across its 51 full-time equivalent teachers. Academically, PS/IS 178 demonstrates solid performance with 66% of students achieving proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and 54% meeting standards in Mathematics.

This consistent achievement reflects the school's commitment to comprehensive elementary and middle school education spanning nine grade levels. The school benefits from its location in the 11423 ZIP code area, where families demonstrate a strong commitment to education within a stable community. The neighborhood's median household income of $79,500 and median home value of $678,700 indicate an economically stable environment, while the 11% poverty rate suggests most families have adequate resources to support their children's education.

With 34% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, the community values educational achievement. Located on Radnor Road, PS/IS 178 Holliswood sits within a large city setting that offers students access to diverse educational and cultural opportunities while maintaining the feel of a close-knit school community in Queens.