Ps/Is 268
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jamaica, New York 11433 · New York City Geographic District #29
#1660 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#30511 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps/Is 268
Ps/Is 268 is a public elementary located in Jamaica, in the New York City Geographic District #29 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 696 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1660th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 696.
There are 47 schools in Jamaica; Ps/Is 268 ranks 28th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
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/Is 268 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps/Is 268
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ps 95 Eastwood
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,103 students · 414 m away
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
Hollis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students · 740 m away
Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
806 students · 835 m away
MS 358
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students · 1.1 km away
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students · 1.1 km away
Emerson School (The)
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students · 1.2 km away
York Early College Academy
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
596 students · 1.2 km away
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
354 students · 1.2 km away
New Dawn Charter High School II
Jamaica · Charter high · Grades 9–12
375 students · 1.2 km away
Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
187 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
Birch Lane Elementary School
Massapequa Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
West Middle Island School
Middle Island · Public elementary · Grades K–4
697 students
Edward Smith K-8 School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
697 students
Ps 32 Gifford School (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
Northport Middle School
Northport · Public elementary · Grades K–8
694 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ps/Is 268 a good school?
Ps/Is 268 has a Success Index (US) of 42.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1660 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/Is 268 rank in New York?
Ps/Is 268 ranks #1660 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #30511 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps/Is 268?
Ps/Is 268 had 696 students in 2025.
Is Ps/Is 268 a elementary school or a high school?
Ps/Is 268 is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps/Is 268?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps/Is 268; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.