Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 234 ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 234 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 234's student population of 380 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 234 ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 234 is 0.71, 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
#1494 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
39%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
33%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 234's ranking?
P.S. 234 is ranked #1494 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 234 often compared to?
P.S. 234is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 234?
380 students attend P.S. 234.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of P.S. 234 students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 234?
P.S. 234 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 234 offer ?
P.S. 234 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 234 part of?
P.S. 234 is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
School Reviews
1 5/9/2017
This school is the Best! I can't tell you how much I love it! Teachers are very good at helping us learn. I went to school here since I was in Pre-k and now I am in 5th grade. It has been a great experience from all these grades. I Hope more students are excited to go this school and parents would love it too. P.S. I know you would love it. My sister goes there and she is in 2nd grade and she loves loves loves it! I don't know how much loves I should put but she LOVES IT! Once your in the school would never want to get out! TRUST ME!!!!!! YOU WOULD LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5 3/19/2015
I cannot tell you enough what a wonderful school this is. We have a new Principal (Dora Danner) as of 2014 and she has made such amazing changes and upgrades to our school. The school just became a "Performing Arts & Technology" school which allows the children to have a great balance between academics and creative learning. No bullying issues, the kids are respectful to one another, always smiling and happy. Parents are very involved, because they want to be and school staff welcomes it whole heartily. We have a loving community between parents and school staff and the kids feed off of this positive uplifting behavior, which makes their experience all the better. I know there was some issues with the prior principal (Pallos) which my child was not there for much, but now that it all under the bridge. Between all of the new programs: Dance, cooking classes, theater, art, google classes to teach kids how to do graphics and design, yoga etc., and the FREE workshops offered to the parents, this school is a gem.
5 9/30/2014
I love this school
I went to this school from kindergarten to grade 5 and it is the best
5 11/15/2012
This is a fine school with an excellent school administration.
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