PS 234
Astoria, NY · New York City Geographic District #30 · Grades PK-5
103rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 96%▲ Improving
PS 234 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 234 103rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 96% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2019 to 96th in 2025 — improving.
PS 234 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 234 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 437 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.7% | 40.7% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 30.2% | 31.8% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 24.9% | 14.9% | ▼ 10.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 7.1% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 4.1% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near PS 234
Typical home value $719K in zip 11102 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 234
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8PS 17 Henry David ThoreauNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.1 mi away591st of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 73% - 1030Th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide)New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.1 mi away10th of 2,326
ELA 99% · Math 97% - 5PS 171 Peter G Van AlstNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.4 mi away1,339th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 56% - 6PS 70New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.6 mi away998th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 62% - 8PS 85 Judge Charles ValloneNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.6 mi away692nd of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 71% - 9PS 166 Henry GradsteinNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.7 mi away448th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 77% - 7Our World Neighborhood Charter SchoolOur World Neighborhood Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter713th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 66% - 3PS 112 Dutch KillsNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.9 mi away1,772nd of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 234 in?
PS 234 is part of the New York City Geographic District #30 district in Astoria, New York.
Is PS 234 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 234 103rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 96% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 234?
Hispanic 41%, White 32%, Asian 15%, Black 7% (437 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 234 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11102 is $719K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.