P.S. 188 serves 487 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 188 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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P.S. 188's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Students by Grade
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
57%
29%
Black
36%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
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
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P.S. 188is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 176, P.S. 12 Lewis And Clark School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.S. 188?
487 students attend P.S. 188.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.S. 188 students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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