Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 212 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 212's student population of 578 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 212 ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 212 is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1474 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
64%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 212's ranking?
P.s. 212 is ranked #1474 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 212 often compared to?
P.s. 212is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 69 Jackson Heights by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 212?
578 students attend P.s. 212.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.s. 212 students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 212?
P.s. 212 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 212 offer ?
P.s. 212 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 212 part of?
P.s. 212 is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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