P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center serves 389 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center's student population of 389 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
389 students
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center is 0.73, which is equal to 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
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
41%
31%
Black
26%
15%
White
14%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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. 23 At Queens Children Center often compared to?
How many students attend P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center?
389 students attend P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center?
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center offer ?
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center part of?
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center located?
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Bellerose, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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