P.S. 26 Rufus King
Tel:
(718) 464-4505
P.S. 26 Rufus King serves 705 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 26 Rufus King placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
P.S. 26 Rufus King's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 705 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
P.S. 26 Rufus King is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 26 Rufus King is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1260 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 52% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 52% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 63% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 27% |
| Black | 8% | 17% |
| White | 11% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.71 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #26 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 26 Rufus King is Francis Lewis High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is P.S. 177 (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. Q004 (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fresh Meadows P.S. Q004 Special Education School
Grades: PK-5 | 387 students
0.3 miles
196-35 Peck Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 264-0916 0.3 PK-5 387 - Fresh Meadows Francis Lewis High School Grades: 9-12 | 4,541 students
0.8 miles
58-20 Utopia Pky
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 281-8200 0.8 9-12 4,541 - Fresh Meadows Junior High School 216 George J Ryan Grades: 6-8 | 1,458 student
0.8 miles
64-20 175th St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2005 0.8 6-8 1,458 - Bayside P.S. 162 John Golden Grades: PK-5 | 676 students
0.8 miles
201-02 53rd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8621 0.8 PK-5 676
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.
