PS 223 Lyndon B Johnson
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #27
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,913th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 18%· Stable
125-20 SUTPHIN BLVD, Jamaica, NY 11436
(718)558-2900NCES ID 360012302728Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 223 Lyndon B Johnson 1,913th 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 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 18th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 660 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14.1% | 45.3% | ▲ 31.2 pts | |
| Black | 72.7% | 34.8% | ▼ 37.9 pts | |
| Asian | 9.7% | 9.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.4% | 7.0% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 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 $687K in zip 11436 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 223 Lyndon B Johnson
- #2243PS 45 Clarence WitherspoonNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.2 mi away2,243rd of 2,326
ELA 25% ▼13 · Math 19% ▼18Compare - #542PS 123New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.4 mi away542nd of 2,326
ELA 66% ▲28 · Math 78% ▲41Compare - #20Success Academy Charter School-South JamaicaSuccess Academy Charter School-South Jamaica · 0.5 mi away · charter20th of 2,326
ELA 95% ▲57 · Math 99% ▲62Compare - #842Rochdale Early Advantage Charter SchoolRochdale Early Advantage Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter842nd of 2,326
ELA 66% ▲28 · Math 63% ▲26Compare - #1007Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.9 mi away1,007th of 2,326
ELA 53% ▲15 · Math 66% ▲29Compare - #430PS 96New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.9 mi away430th of 2,326
ELA 74% ▲36 · Math 76% ▲39Compare - #621PS 140 Edward K EllingtonNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1 mi away621st of 2,326
ELA 73% ▲35 · Math 66% ▲29Compare - #697PS 160 Walter Francis BishopNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1.1 mi away697th of 2,326
ELA 64% ▲26 · Math 72% ▲35Compare
What school district is PS 223 Lyndon B Johnson in?
PS 223 Lyndon B Johnson is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in Jamaica, New York.
Is PS 223 Lyndon B Johnson a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 223 Lyndon B Johnson 1,913th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 18% 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 223 Lyndon B Johnson?
Hispanic 45%, Black 35%, Asian 9%, American Indian 7% (660 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 223 Lyndon B Johnson cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11436 is $687K 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.