Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School serves a 0.2 square mile area in Rego Park, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone located approximately 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School's student population of 710 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
710 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School is 0.69, 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
#1288 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
31%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School's ranking?
P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School is ranked #1288 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School often compared to?
P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount, P.s. 139 Rego Park by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School?
710 students attend P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School?
P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School offer ?
P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School part of?
P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
this school is the best and i am a fourth grader i go to this school. i am in mr.nussbaums class.the launch i would say they can do better at it
5 10/10/2025
Mr. Nussbaum is a great teacher I would like to have him in 5th grade. But the lunch could improve!!!!
4 10/10/2025
I love my school, Mr. Nussbaum was a great teacher and I learned a lot from him.
5 10/10/2025
I love ps175 I am in fifth grade and I was there since kindergarten it is really fun we have many fun events and we learn a lot I did not know any English when I came but I learned in less then 1 month the teacher are great my favorite teacher is Mrs glogau she very fun and in her class I improved a lot she is always happy to talk to you about any problem you have and help with it.
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