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P.S. 253 Queens

P.S. 253 Queens is a public primary school in Far Rockaway, NY, serving grades K–5, rated D, with 542 students and a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

DTopHap school rating
Rating
D
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
542
Students per teacher
12.4:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic64%
Black30%
Native American2%
Asian1%
Pacific Islander1%
White1%
Two or more races1%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-0.7%
Prior-year enrollment
546

Homes assigned to this school

807 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to P.S. 253 Queens. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1307 Central Ave, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Phone
(718) 327-0895
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
360012305728

School district

New York City Geographic School District 27

District rating
B-
Schools
63
Students
41,868
Teachers (FTE)
3,008
Grades
PK–12
See every school in New York City Geographic School District 27

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Common questions

About P.S. 253 Queens

How is P.S. 253 Queens rated?

P.S. 253 Queens holds a D rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. New York City Geographic School District 27 is rated B- overall.

What grades does P.S. 253 Queens serve?

P.S. 253 Queens serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend P.S. 253 Queens?

542 students attend P.S. 253 Queens, down from 546 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to P.S. 253 Queens?

TopHap matches 807 residential properties to P.S. 253 Queens in and around Far Rockaway. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is P.S. 253 Queens in?

P.S. 253 Queens is part of New York City Geographic School District 27, which reports 63 schools and 41,868 students.