PS 26 Rufus King
Flushing, NY · New York City Geographic District #26 · Grades PK-5
658th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▼ Declining
PS 26 Rufus King ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 26 Rufus King 658th 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 87th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — declining.
PS 26 Rufus King test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 26 Rufus King students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 573 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 64.7% | 55.5% | ▼ 9.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.0% | 18.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 8.4% | 14.1% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Black | 7.5% | 7.9% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near PS 26 Rufus King
Typical home value $1.01M in zip 11365 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 26 Rufus King
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –PS Q4NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.4 mi away
- –PS 177NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.7 mi away
- 5Ps/Is 178 HolliswoodNew York City Geographic District #26 · 0.8 mi away1,173rd of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 56% - 9PS 162 John GoldenNew York City Geographic District #26 · 0.9 mi away416th of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 80% - 9PS 173 Fresh MeadowsNew York City Geographic District #26 · 0.9 mi away461st of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 79% - –Civic School of Bayside Hills (The)New York City Geographic District #26 · 1.1 mi away
- 10PS 205 Alexander Graham BellNew York City Geographic District #26 · 1.1 mi away198th of 2,326
ELA 83% · Math 84% - 9PS 46 Alley PondNew York City Geographic District #26 · 1.2 mi away370th of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 80%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 26 Rufus King in?
PS 26 Rufus King is part of the New York City Geographic District #26 district in Flushing, New York.
Is PS 26 Rufus King a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 26 Rufus King 658th 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 26 Rufus King?
Asian 56%, Hispanic 19%, White 14%, Black 8% (573 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 26 Rufus King 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.