PS 173 Fresh Meadows
Flushing, NY · New York City Geographic District #26 · Grades PK-5
461st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 80%▼ Declining
PS 173 Fresh Meadows ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 173 Fresh Meadows 461st 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 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2019 to 80th in 2025 — declining.
PS 173 Fresh Meadows test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 173 Fresh Meadows students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 935 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 59.2% | 60.1% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 27.5% | 19.5% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.2% | 14.7% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 2.9% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near PS 173 Fresh Meadows
Typical home value $1.01M in zip 11365 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 173 Fresh Meadows
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Ps/Ms 200 Magnet School-Global StudiNew York City Geographic District #25 · 0.6 mi away843rd of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 62% - –PS 177NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.8 mi away
- 7PS 154New York City Geographic District #25 · 0.8 mi away786th of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 59% - 9PS 163 Flushing HeightsNew York City Geographic District #25 · 0.8 mi away390th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 85% - 8PS 26 Rufus KingNew York City Geographic District #26 · 0.9 mi away658th of 2,326
ELA 67% · Math 70% - 7PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (The)New York City Geographic District #25 · 0.9 mi away875th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 69% - –PS 255NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 1 mi away
- –PS Q4NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 1 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 173 Fresh Meadows in?
PS 173 Fresh Meadows is part of the New York City Geographic District #26 district in Flushing, New York.
Is PS 173 Fresh Meadows a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 173 Fresh Meadows 461st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 80% 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 173 Fresh Meadows?
Asian 60%, White 20%, Hispanic 15%, Two or more races 3% (935 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 173 Fresh Meadows cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11365 is $1.01M 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.