JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson
South Ozone Park, NY · New York City Geographic District #27
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
571st of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 27%· Stable
121-10 ROCKAWAY BLVD, South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718)843-2260NCES ID 360012301995Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson 571st of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 27% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 27th 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 808 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 24.7% | 27.2% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 41.0% | 26.9% | ▼ 14.1 pts | |
| Asian | 31.8% | 22.9% | ▼ 8.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 17.5% | ▲ 16.1 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 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 $752K in zip 11420 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 JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson
- #240Hawtree Creek Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0 mi away240th of 781
ELA 62% ▲23 · Math 69% ▲26Compare - #338MS 137 America's School of HeroesNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.2 mi away338th of 781
ELA 57% ▲18 · Math 57% ▲14Compare - #303JHS 202 Robert H GoddardNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.6 mi away303rd of 781
ELA 59% ▲20 · Math 62% ▲19Compare - #459JHS 210 Elizabeth BlackwellNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.7 mi away459th of 781
ELA 48% ▲9 · Math 48% ▲5Compare - #662Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72New York City Geographic District #28 · 2.1 mi away662nd of 781
ELA 40% ▲1 · Math 32% ▼11Compare - #415Redwood Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 2.1 mi away415th of 781
ELA 45% ▲6 · Math 57% ▲14Compare - #431JHS 8 Richard S GrossleyNew York City Geographic District #28 · 2.2 mi away431st of 781
ELA 49% ▲10 · Math 50% ▲7Compare - #710Emerson School (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 2.2 mi away710th of 781
ELA 34% ▼5 · Math 27% ▼16Compare
What school district is JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson in?
JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in South Ozone Park, New York.
Is JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson a good school?
SchoolRow ranks JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson 571st of 781 New York middle schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson?
Hispanic 27%, Black 27%, Asian 23%, American Indian 18% (808 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11420 is $752K 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.