PS 224
Bellerose, NY · NYC Special Schools - District 75
Special education school · Grades PK-8 · City, large
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
252-12 72ND AVE, Bellerose, NY 11426
(718)831-4024NCES ID 360013502858Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 456 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.1% | 36.6% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Asian | 17.9% | 30.5% | ▲ 12.6 pts | |
| Black | 33.7% | 14.0% | ▼ 19.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.2% | 9.2% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| White | 14.1% | 7.9% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $796K in zip 11426 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is PS 224 in?
PS 224 is part of the NYC Special Schools - District 75 district in Bellerose, New York.
Is PS 224 a good school?
PS 224 does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of PS 224?
Hispanic 37%, Asian 31%, Black 14%, American Indian 9% (456 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 224 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11426 is $796K 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.