P.s. 226

P.s. 226 serves 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

P.s. 226's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of P.s. 226 is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
52%
31%
Black
36%
15%
White
6%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
(22-23)
67.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are P.s. 226 often compared to?
P.s. 226is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 138 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 226?
274 students attend P.s. 226.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of P.s. 226 students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 226?
P.s. 226 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 226 offer ?
P.s. 226 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 226 part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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