Serving 929 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 929 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows's student population of 929 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
929 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#736 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
61%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
19%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows's ranking?
P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows is ranked #736 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows often compared to?
P.S. 173 Fresh Meadowsis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 26 Rufus King, P.S. 163 Flushing Heights by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows?
929 students attend P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows?
P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows offer ?
P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows part of?
P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
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