P.s. 188 serves 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 188 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 188's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 188 is 0.55, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
58%
30%
Black
34%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 188 often compared to?
P.s. 188is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 176 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 188?
493 students attend P.s. 188.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.s. 188 students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 188?
P.s. 188 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 188 offer ?
P.s. 188 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 188 part of?
P.s. 188 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 188 located?
P.s. 188 is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.
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