Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence ranks in the top 20% 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 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 133 serves families in Bellerose, NY, within an attendance zone of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
596 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Lights up Your Mind
School Rankings
P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#726 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
65%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence's ranking?
P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence is ranked #726 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence often compared to?
P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 186 Castlewood, Ps/is 266 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence?
596 students attend P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence?
P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence offer ?
P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence part of?
P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence is part of New York City Geographic District #26.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence located?
P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence is located in the Bellerose Manor neighborhood of Bellerose, NY.
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