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 (26-27)
- 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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
274 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
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?
P.s. 226 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
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