Very Good
#782 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 17% in state
Ps/is 78
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
48-09 CENTER BLVD, Long Island City, NY 11109
Enrollment
759
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
759
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#782 of 4,742
In Long Island City
#15 of 38
public schools
In district
#12 of 50
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Ps/is 78
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About Ps/is 78
Ps/is 78 is a public elementary school in Long Island City, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30. Ps/is 78 serves approximately 759 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/is 78 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #782 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Ps/is 78 show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- District avg 6.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Ps/is 78 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 78 — Students at Ps/is 78 score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
22.7%
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
→ StableAverage 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: 9.3/10.
How Ps/is 78 Compares
See how Ps/is 78 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
48-09 CENTER BLVD, Long Island City, NY 11109
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ps/is 78 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON (rated 8.6/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby New York), which scores slightly higher. Another option is RIVER SCHOOL (THE) (rated 8.4/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby New York), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 31 SAMUEL F DUPONT (rated 7.5/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Brooklyn), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Long Island City, see our Long Island City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11109 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$198,773
Median Home Value
$526,000
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
7,388
College Educated
87.2%
Homeownership
20%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Median Age
34.8
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| CONCORD ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ardsley, NY | 7.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ps/is 78
What grades does Ps/is 78 serve?
Ps/is 78 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ps/is 78?
Ps/is 78 has an enrollment of approximately 759 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 78?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 78 is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/is 78 rank in NY?
Ps/is 78 ranks #782 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/is 78's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/is 78 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 78?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/is 78 has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/is 78 a charter school?
No, Ps/is 78 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/is 78 a Title I school?
No, Ps/is 78 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/is 78?
22.7% of students at Ps/is 78 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
- 759
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 22.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (718) 392-5402
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30- District Enrollment
- 37,414
- Schools in District
- 52
- District Rank
- #12 of 50
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