PS 123
South Ozone Park, NY · New York City Geographic District #27 · Grades PK-5
542nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
PS 123 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 123 542nd 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 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
PS 123 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 123 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 545 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.8% | 53.2% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.1% | 16.7% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 13.1% | 14.3% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 4.2% | 8.1% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.9% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
Homes near PS 123
Typical home value $687K in zip 11436 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 123
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Success Academy Charter School-South JamaicaSuccess Academy Charter School-South Jamaica · 0.3 mi away · charter20th of 2,326
ELA 95% · Math 99% - 2PS 223 Lyndon B JohnsonNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.4 mi away1,913th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 37% - 1PS 45 Clarence WitherspoonNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.6 mi away2,243rd of 2,326
ELA 25% · Math 19% - 8PS 160 Walter Francis BishopNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.7 mi away697th of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 72% - 9PS 96New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away430th of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 76% - 10PS 155New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.8 mi away167th of 2,326
ELA 85% · Math 85% - 7Rochdale Early Advantage Charter SchoolRochdale Early Advantage Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter842nd of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 63% - 8PS 140 Edward K EllingtonNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1 mi away621st of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 66%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 123 in?
PS 123 is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in South Ozone Park, New York.
Is PS 123 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 123 542nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 77% 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 123?
Black 53%, Hispanic 17%, Asian 14%, American Indian 8% (545 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 123 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.