P.S. 188

P.S. 188 serves 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

P.S. 188's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of P.S. 188 is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in P.S. 188 and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.S. 188 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
57%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in P.S. 188 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
36%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in P.S. 188 and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in P.S. 188 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in P.S. 188.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 188 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 188 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 188 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are P.S. 188 often compared to?
P.S. 188is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 176, P.S. 12 Lewis And Clark School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.S. 188?
487 students attend P.S. 188.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.S. 188 students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 188?
P.S. 188 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 188 offer ?
P.S. 188 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 188 part of?
In what neighborhood is P.S. 188 located?
P.S. 188 is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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