Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 221 North Hills School 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 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 221 North Hills School 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. 221 North Hills School's student population of 543 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 221 North Hills School 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. 221 North Hills School is 0.52, 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
#599 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
66%
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
15%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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. 221 North Hills School's ranking?
P.S. 221 North Hills School is ranked #599 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 221 North Hills School often compared to?
P.S. 221 North Hills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 94 David D Porter, P.S. 98 Douglaston School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 221 North Hills School?
543 students attend P.S. 221 North Hills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.S. 221 North Hills School students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 221 North Hills School?
P.S. 221 North Hills School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 221 North Hills School offer ?
P.S. 221 North Hills School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 221 North Hills School part of?
P.S. 221 North Hills School is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 221 North Hills School located?
P.S. 221 North Hills School is located in the Flushing neighborhood of Little Neck, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Flushing.
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