Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 234 Independence School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 234 Independence School serves a 0.3 square mile area in New York, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is approximately 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 234 Independence School 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. 234 Independence School's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 234 Independence School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 234 Independence School is 0.54, 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
#315 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
11%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
66%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 234 Independence School's ranking?
P.s. 234 Independence School is ranked #315 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 234 Independence School often compared to?
P.s. 234 Independence Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 89 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 234 Independence School?
460 students attend P.s. 234 Independence School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.s. 234 Independence School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 234 Independence School?
P.s. 234 Independence School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 234 Independence School offer ?
P.s. 234 Independence School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 234 Independence School part of?
P.s. 234 Independence School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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