Serving 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 188 Kingsbury ranks in the top 10% 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 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 188 Kingsbury ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ps 188 Kingsbury's student population of 674 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
674 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 188 Kingsbury ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 188 Kingsbury is 0.49, 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
#246 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
68%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
22%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 188 Kingsbury's ranking?
Ps 188 Kingsbury is ranked #246 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 188 Kingsbury often compared to?
Ps 188 Kingsburyis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 203 Oakland Gardens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 188 Kingsbury?
674 students attend Ps 188 Kingsbury.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ps 188 Kingsbury students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 188 Kingsbury?
Ps 188 Kingsbury has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 188 Kingsbury offer ?
Ps 188 Kingsbury offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 188 Kingsbury part of?
Ps 188 Kingsbury is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
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