Average
#2916 of 4,742 schools in NY
Ps/is 266
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
74-10 COMMONWEALTH BLVD, Bellerose, NY 11426
Enrollment
487
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
487
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,916 of 4,742
In Bellerose
#5 of 7
public schools
In district
#33 of 34
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
Equity
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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Ps/is 266
Elementary School in Bellerose · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ps/is 266
Ps/is 266 is a public elementary school in Bellerose, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26. Ps/is 266 serves approximately 487 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/is 266 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,916 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Ps/is 266 show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 7.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Ps/is 266 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Ps/is 266 — Students at Ps/is 266 score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.9%
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: 3.9/10.
How Ps/is 266 Compares
See how Ps/is 266 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
74-10 COMMONWEALTH BLVD, Bellerose, NY 11426
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ps/is 266 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE) (rated 8.1/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Floral Park), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 18 WINCHESTER (rated 7.3/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Queens Village), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 221 NORTH HILLS SCHOOL (THE) (rated 6.6/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Little Neck), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bellerose, see our Bellerose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL OF TEACHING LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Bellerose | 0.1 mi | 8.4 |
| PS/IS 208 Bellerose | 0.1 mi | 6.1 |
| NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S CENTER Bellerose | 0.1 mi | — |
| PS 23 AT QUEENS CHILDREN CENTER Bellerose | 0.1 mi | 3.4 |
| YESHIVA HAR TORAH Bellerose | 0.5 mi | 4.5 |
| PS 186 CASTLEWOOD Bellerose | 0.5 mi | 6.5 |
| PS 224 Bellerose | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| PS Q811 Little Neck | 0.7 mi | 3.9 |
| PS 221 NORTH HILLS SCHOOL (THE) Little Neck | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 18 WINCHESTER Queens Village | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Floral Park | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| IRWIN ALTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 172 Floral Park | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL Queens Village | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Queens Village | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| PS 133 Bellerose | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 213 CARL ULLMAN SCHOOL (THE) Bayside | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| JHS 67 LOUIS PASTEUR Little Neck | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE) Floral Park | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| PS 33 EDWARD M FUNK Queens Village | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 191 MAYFLOWER Floral Park | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11426 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$107,591
Median Home Value
$676,100
Median Rent
$2,158/mo
Population
19,638
College Educated
43.8%
Homeownership
70.2%
Avg Commute
39 min
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Median Age
46.4
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| BNOS MALKA ACADEMY Forest Hills, NY | 5.7 |
| BURNS AVENUE SCHOOL Hicksville, NY | 5.7 |
| CARLYLE C RING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jamestown, NY | 5.7 |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 5.7 |
| CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Utica, NY | 5.7 |
| DR WALTER COOPER ACADEMY Rochester, NY | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ps/is 266
What grades does Ps/is 266 serve?
Ps/is 266 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ps/is 266?
Ps/is 266 has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 266?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 266 is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/is 266 rank in NY?
Ps/is 266 ranks #2,916 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/is 266's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/is 266 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 266?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/is 266 has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/is 266 a charter school?
No, Ps/is 266 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/is 266 a Title I school?
No, Ps/is 266 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/is 266?
50.9% of students at Ps/is 266 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
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (718) 479-3920
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26- District Enrollment
- 29,442
- Schools in District
- 34
- District Rank
- #33 of 34
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