PS 155 is an elementary school located in South Ozone Park, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 508 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #27, which is ranked 582 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
PS 155 consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in New York, with a statewide ranking between 432 and 650 out of over 2,400 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 85.45% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44.09% in the district and 42.6% statewide. PS 155 has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating strong academic performance. The school also performs exceptionally well in serving its African American, Native American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status student populations, ranking among the top 5%, 25%, 15%, and 10% of New York elementary schools, respectively.
When compared to nearby schools, PS 100 Glen Morris and PS 123 have lower academic performance, while PS 96 performs at a similar level to PS 155 in many areas. The Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica, located just outside the district, significantly outperforms PS 155 and all other nearby schools in academic achievement, particularly in Math. These comparisons highlight the strong academic performance of PS 155 within its local context and suggest that the school may serve as a model for effective educational practices that could be replicated in other schools in the district.
In the 2022-23 school year, 508 students attended Ps 155.
Students at Ps 155 are 42% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 18% African American, 14% American Indian, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.
Students who attend Ps 155 usually go on to attend:Middle : Hawtree Creek Middle SchoolMiddle : Junior High School 226 Virgil I GrissonHigh : John Adams High School
Ps 155 ranks 454th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
New York City Geographic District #27