Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 178 Holliswood ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS/IS 178 Holliswood serves an area of approximately 0.9 square miles in Hollis, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 1.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps/is 178 Holliswood's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ps/is 178 Holliswood ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 178 Holliswood is 0.67, 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
#2159 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
16%
31%
Black
6%
15%
White
50%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 178 Holliswood's ranking?
Ps/is 178 Holliswood is ranked #2159 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 178 Holliswood often compared to?
Ps/is 178 Holliswoodis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows, P.s. 26 Rufus King by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 178 Holliswood?
519 students attend Ps/is 178 Holliswood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ps/is 178 Holliswood students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps/is 178 Holliswood?
Ps/is 178 Holliswood has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 178 Holliswood offer ?
Ps/is 178 Holliswood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/is 178 Holliswood part of?
Ps/is 178 Holliswood is part of New York City Geographic District #26.
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