Serving 818 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 94% 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: 818 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 203 Oakland Gardens serves an attendance area of approximately 0.9 square miles in Oakland Gardens, NY, with typical driving times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 0.5 miles, extending up to 0.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens's student population of 818 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
818 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child is Entitled to an Enriched Education
School Rankings
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens is 0.39, 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
#92 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
77%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
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. 203 Oakland Gardens's ranking?
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens is ranked #92 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens often compared to?
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardensis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 188 Kingsbury, P.s. 46 Alley Pond by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens?
818 students attend P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens?
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens offer ?
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens part of?
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens is part of New York City Geographic District #26.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens located?
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens is located in the Bayside neighborhood of Oakland Gardens, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Bayside.
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