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#3115 of 4,742 schools in NY
Ps/is 268
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
92-07 175TH ST, Jamaica, NY 11433
Enrollment
660
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
660
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,115 of 4,742
In Jamaica
#33 of 48
public schools
In district
#28 of 46
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
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Ps/is 268
Elementary School in Jamaica · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ps/is 268
Ps/is 268 is a public elementary school in Jamaica, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29. Ps/is 268 serves approximately 660 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/is 268 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,115 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Ps/is 268 show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 5.6
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
41% of students at Ps/is 268 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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Ps/is 268 — Students at Ps/is 268 score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 40 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: 5.3/10.
How Ps/is 268 Compares
See how Ps/is 268 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
92-07 175TH ST, Jamaica, NY 11433
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ps/is 268 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 95 EASTWOOD (rated 8.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is UNITED NATIONS INTL SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 40 SAMUEL HUNTINGTON (rated 7.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Jamaica, see our Jamaica schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 95 EASTWOOD Jamaica | 0.3 mi | 8.1 |
| THE MARY LOUIS ACADEMY Jamaica | 0.4 mi | 6.5 |
| IS 238 SUSAN B ANTHONY ACADEMY Hollis | 0.5 mi | 5.5 |
| PS/IS 116 WILLIAM C HUGHLEY Jamaica | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| RISING STARS ISLAMIC SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| EMERSON SCHOOL (THE) Jamaica | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| YORK EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY Jamaica | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| JHS 8 RICHARD S GROSSLEY Jamaica | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| UNITED NATIONS INTL SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| PS 131 ABIGAIL ADAMS Jamaica | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| MS 358 Jamaica | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| QUEENS SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE (THE) Jamaica | 0.7 mi | 3.2 |
| QUEENS SATELLITE HIGH SCHOOL FOR OPPORTUNITY Jamaica | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| QUEENS COLLEGIATE - A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| HILLSIDE ARTS & LETTERS ACADEMY Jamaica | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| HIGH SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP Jamaica | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| JAMAICA GATEWAY TO THE SCIENCES Jamaica | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| PS 40 SAMUEL HUNTINGTON Jamaica | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| JAMAICA CHILDREN'S SCHOOL Jamaica | 1.0 mi | 3.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11433 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,177
Median Home Value
$625,600
Median Rent
$1,529/mo
Population
37,777
College Educated
19.1%
Homeownership
46.8%
Avg Commute
45.5 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Median Age
35.1
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| AQUEBOGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Aquebogue, NY | 5.5 |
| BARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Patchogue, NY | 5.5 |
| BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Patchogue, NY | 5.5 |
| BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY Buffalo, NY | 5.5 |
| CENTRAL PARK EAST II New York, NY | 5.5 |
| CHENANGO FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Binghamton, NY | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ps/is 268
What grades does Ps/is 268 serve?
Ps/is 268 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ps/is 268?
Ps/is 268 has an enrollment of approximately 660 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 268?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 268 is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/is 268 rank in NY?
Ps/is 268 ranks #3,115 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/is 268's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/is 268 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 268?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/is 268 has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/is 268 a charter school?
No, Ps/is 268 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/is 268 a Title I school?
No, Ps/is 268 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/is 268?
82.4% of students at Ps/is 268 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 660
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (718) 206-3240
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29- District Enrollment
- 23,648
- Schools in District
- 46
- District Rank
- #28 of 46
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