PS/IS 268
PS/IS 268, also known as the Margaret Michael School, is a public school located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, the school operates as a comprehensive educational environment that bridges the gap between early childhood development and the transition to high school. As a zoned school, it functions as a central academic hub for the local community, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while fostering a supportive social-emotional climate for its diverse student body.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and community engagement. As part of the New York City Department of Education, PS/IS 268 utilizes a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while offering various programs intended to enrich the student experience. By housing both elementary and middle school grades under one roof, the school provides a sense of continuity for families, allowing students to build long-term relationships with staff and peers throughout their formative years.
JAMAICA, NY 11433
(718) 206-3240
PS/IS 268 is a public Title I school in JAMAICA, NY with about 635 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
- Total Students:
- 635
- Teachers:
- 44.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 635 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.3%
- Black or African American
- 28.3%
- Asian
- 25.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 8.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.8%
- White
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.