P.s. 226 serves 282 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 226 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. 226's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 226 is 0.62, 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
2%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
51%
30%
Black
34%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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. 226 often compared to?
P.s. 226is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 138 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 226?
282 students attend P.s. 226.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of P.s. 226 students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 226?
P.s. 226 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 226 offer ?
P.s. 226 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 226 part of?
P.s. 226 is part of New York City Special Schools - District 75.
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