PS 182 Samantha Smith
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28 · Grades PK-5
1,947th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 16%▼ Declining
PS 182 Samantha Smith ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 182 Samantha Smith 1,947th 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 16% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2019 to 16th in 2025 — declining.
PS 182 Samantha Smith test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 182 Samantha Smith students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 740 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.8% | 58.1% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Asian | 26.2% | 23.1% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 15.9% | 12.7% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 3.1% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near PS 182 Samantha Smith
Typical home value $882K in zip 11432 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 182 Samantha Smith
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7PS 86New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.2 mi away731st of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 72% - 6Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.3 mi away962nd of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 61% - 4Growing Up Green Charter School IIGrowing Up Green Charter School II · 0.5 mi away · charter1,572nd of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 40% - 2PS 82 HammondNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.5 mi away1,915th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 37% - 8PS 117 J Keld/Briarwood SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.6 mi away583rd of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 73% - 5PS 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.8 mi away1,388th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 52% - 8PS 131 Abigail AdamsNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.8 mi away552nd of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 78% - 7Ps/Is 268New York City Geographic District #29 · 0.9 mi away770th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 83%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 182 Samantha Smith in?
PS 182 Samantha Smith is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in Jamaica, New York.
Is PS 182 Samantha Smith a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 182 Samantha Smith 1,947th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 16% 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 182 Samantha Smith?
Hispanic 58%, Asian 23%, Black 13%, American Indian 3% (740 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 182 Samantha Smith cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11432 is $882K 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.