PS 188 KINGSBURY

PS 188 KINGSBURY is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26 school district, located in FLUSHING, NY with about 731 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, PS 188 KINGSBURY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PS 188, also known as the Kingsbury School, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5 in the Bayside/Flushing area of Queens (District 26). The school is widely recognized for its strong academic performance, consistently receiving high marks for student achievement and school environment. It maintains a nurturing, community-focused atmosphere that emphasizes not only rigorous core academics but also the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is known for its stable and experienced teaching staff, as well as an active parent body that contributes to a robust extracurricular culture. Its location in a quiet residential neighborhood provides a safe and traditional learning environment. Families are typically drawn to PS 188 for its reputation for excellence, balanced curriculum, and its ongoing commitment to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 188 KINGSBURY at (929) 600-5683 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

218-12 HARTLAND AVE
FLUSHING, NY 11364-3532
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PS 188 KINGSBURY is a public school in FLUSHING, NY with about 731 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
731
Teachers:
42.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 731 students

Asian
60.3%
White
27.5%
Hispanic/Latino
7.3%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black or African American
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.