Ps/Is 78
Long Island City, NY · New York City Geographic District #30 · Grades PK-8
213th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 91%▲ Improving
Ps/Is 78 ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ps/Is 78 213th 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 91% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2019 to 91th in 2025 — improving.
Ps/Is 78 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Ps/Is 78 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 759 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39.5% | 35.7% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Asian | 13.3% | 29.8% | ▲ 16.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 38.4% | 20.7% | ▼ 17.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 7.2% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Black | 4.8% | 5.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Elementary schools near Ps/Is 78
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Hunters Point Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.4 mi away313th of 2,326
ELA 83% · Math 76% - 10River School (The)New York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.8 mi away113th of 2,326
ELA 88% · Math 90% - 5PS 116 Mary Lindley MurrayNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 1 mi away1,298th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 47% - 10PS 59 Beekman Hill InternationalNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 1.1 mi away142nd of 2,326
ELA 85% · Math 90% - 10PS 31 Samuel F DupontNew York City Geographic District #14 · 1.2 mi away85th of 2,326
ELA 92% · Math 89% - 4Growing Up Green Charter SchoolGrowing Up Green Charter School · 1.3 mi away · charter1,601st of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 40% - –47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (The)New York City Geographic District # 2 · 1.3 mi away
- 10PS 34 Oliver H PerryNew York City Geographic District #14 · 1.3 mi away93rd of 2,326
ELA 92% · Math 89%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ps/Is 78 in?
Ps/Is 78 is part of the New York City Geographic District #30 district in Long Island City, New York.
Is Ps/Is 78 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ps/Is 78 213th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 91% 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/Is 78?
White 36%, Asian 30%, Hispanic 21%, Two or more races 7% (759 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.