Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School's student population of 678 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School is 0.69, 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
#1274 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
43%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School's ranking?
P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School is ranked #1274 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School often compared to?
P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount, P.s. 139 Rego Park by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School?
678 students attend P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School?
P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School offer ?
P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School part of?
P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/9/2019
I love ps175 I am in fifth grade and I was there since kindergarten it is really fun we have many fun events and we learn a lot I did not know any English when I came but I learned in less then 1 month the teacher are great my favorite teacher is Mrs glogau she very fun and in her class I improved a lot she is always happy to talk to you about any problem you have and help with it.
4 9/9/2017
I love my school, Mr. Nussbaum was a great teacher and I learned a lot from him.
5 7/7/2017
Mr. Nussbaum is a great teacher I would like to have him in 5th grade. But the lunch could improve!!!!
5 3/14/2014
this school is the best and i am a fourth grader i go to this school. i am in mr.nussbaums class.the launch i would say they can do better at it
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