PS 146 HOWARD BEACH
P.S. 146, also known as The Howard Beach School, is a public elementary school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. Located in the quiet, residential community of Howard Beach, Queens, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood and is well-regarded for maintaining a stable, community-focused educational environment. It serves a diverse student body and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.
Academically, P.S. 146 places a strong focus on preparing students for middle school through a structured curriculum that often incorporates small-group instruction and differentiated learning to meet individual student needs. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant culture through various extracurricular activities, arts programming, and parent involvement initiatives. By prioritizing both academic rigor and character education, P.S. 146 aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests while developing the foundational skills necessary for future success.
HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414
(718) 659-3140
PS 146 HOWARD BEACH is a public school in HOWARD BEACH, NY with about 681 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
- Total Students:
- 681
- Teachers:
- 45.82
- 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
* 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 681 students
- White
- 54.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 38.2%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
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.