PS 47 Chris Galas
Broad Channel, NY · New York City Geographic District #27 · Grades PK-8
651st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
PS 47 Chris Galas ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 47 Chris Galas 651st 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 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
PS 47 Chris Galas test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 47 Chris Galas students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 274 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.7% | 69.3% | ▼ 19.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 17.9% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 5.1% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 4.4% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.2% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Elementary schools near PS 47 Chris Galas
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2PS 183 Dr Richard R GreenNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.4 mi away2,005th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 31% - 3Ps/Ms 42 R VernamNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.6 mi away1,854th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 40% - 8Waterside Children's Studio SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.9 mi away534th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 73% - 1Goldie Maple AcademyNew York City Geographic District #27 · 2 mi away2,197th of 2,326
ELA 29% · Math 21% - 1PS 105 Bay School (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 2.2 mi away2,202nd of 2,326
ELA 25% - 9Ps/Ms 114 Belle HarborNew York City Geographic District #27 · 2.6 mi away369th of 2,326
ELA 78% · Math 76% - 3PS 104 Bays Water (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 2.9 mi away1,840th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 43% - 1Lighthouse Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 2.9 mi away2,137th of 2,326
ELA 31% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 47 Chris Galas in?
PS 47 Chris Galas is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in Broad Channel, New York.
Is PS 47 Chris Galas a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 47 Chris Galas 651st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 72% 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 47 Chris Galas?
White 69%, Hispanic 18%, Asian 5%, Black 4% (274 students, 2023–24).
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.