Serving 776 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, P.s. 58 School Of Heroes 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 52% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 58 School Of Heroes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 58 School Of Heroes's student population of 776 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 58 School Of Heroes 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. 58 School Of Heroes is 0.63, 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)
52%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
36%
10%
Hispanic
48%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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. 58 School Of Heroes's ranking?
P.s. 58 School Of Heroes 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. 58 School Of Heroes often compared to?
P.s. 58 School Of Heroesis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 153 Maspeth Elementary School, P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% 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. 58 School Of Heroes?
776 students attend P.s. 58 School Of Heroes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.s. 58 School Of Heroes students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 58 School Of Heroes?
P.s. 58 School Of Heroes has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 58 School Of Heroes offer ?
P.s. 58 School Of Heroes offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 58 School Of Heroes part of?
P.s. 58 School Of Heroes is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 58 School Of Heroes located?
P.s. 58 School Of Heroes is located in the Flushing neighborhood of Maspeth, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Flushing.
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