Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 26 Rufus King 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 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 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: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.S. 26 Rufus King's student population of 581 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 26 Rufus King 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. 26 Rufus King is 0.61, 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
#1295 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
58%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
6%
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
64%
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. 26 Rufus King's ranking?
P.S. 26 Rufus King is ranked #1295 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 26 Rufus King often compared to?
P.S. 26 Rufus Kingis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 26 Rufus King?
581 students attend P.S. 26 Rufus King.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.S. 26 Rufus King students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 26 Rufus King?
P.S. 26 Rufus King has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 26 Rufus King offer ?
P.S. 26 Rufus King offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 26 Rufus King part of?
P.S. 26 Rufus King is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 26 Rufus King located?
P.S. 26 Rufus King is located in the Flushing neighborhood of Fresh Meadows, NY.
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