Ps 234
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Astoria, New York 11102 · New York City Geographic District #30
#654 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#10535 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 234
Ps 234 is a public elementary located in Astoria, in the New York City Geographic District #30 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 465 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 654th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 465.
There are 6 schools in Astoria; Ps 234 ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 234 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 234
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Academy for New Americans
Astoria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
50 students · 0 m away
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students · 134 m away
30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide)
Astoria · Public elementary · Grades K–8
525 students · 138 m away
Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 6–12
579 students · 489 m away
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts
Long Island City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students · 613 m away
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 667 m away
Long Island City High School
Long Island City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,639 students · 856 m away
Ps 70
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
770 students · 947 m away
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students · 960 m away
Ps 166 Henry Gradstein
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
825 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
Ps 40 George W Carver
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Ps/Is 266
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465 students
William B Tecler Arts in Education
Amsterdam · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Brushton Grade School
Brushton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
465 students
Deauville Gardens East Elementary School
Copiague · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students
May Moore Primary School
Deer Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
465 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 234 a good school?
Ps 234 has a Success Index (US) of 71.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #654 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 234 rank in New York?
Ps 234 ranks #654 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #10535 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 234?
Ps 234 had 465 students in 2025.
Is Ps 234 a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 234 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 234?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 234; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.