Serving 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens's student population of 813 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
77%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 is P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens's ranking?
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens is ranked #294 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens often compared to?
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardensis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 46 Alley Pond, P.s. 188 Kingsbury by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens?
813 students attend P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens?
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens offer ?
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens part of?
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens located?
P.s. 203 Oakland Gardens is located in the Bayside neighborhood of Oakland Gardens, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Bayside.
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