Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 266 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 48% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and 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-8
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/is 266 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps/is 266's student population of 495 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps/is 266 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 Ps/is 266 is 0.76, which is more 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
#1517 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
31%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
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 Ps/is 266's ranking?
Ps/is 266 is ranked #1517 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 266 often compared to?
Ps/is 266is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 133 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 266?
495 students attend Ps/is 266.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Ps/is 266 students are Black, 29% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 266?
Ps/is 266 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 266 offer ?
Ps/is 266 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 266 part of?
Ps/is 266 is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps/is 266 located?
Ps/is 266 is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Bellerose, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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