PS 62 Chester Park School
South Richmond Hill, NY · New York City Geographic District #27 · Grades PK-5
1,108th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▼ Declining
PS 62 Chester Park School ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 62 Chester Park School 1,108th 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 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 67th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — declining.
PS 62 Chester Park School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 62 Chester Park School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 795 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 65.8% | 44.3% | ▼ 21.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.3% | 29.1% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.0% | 16.1% | ▲ 14.1 pts | |
| Black | 4.3% | 3.9% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 2.4% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts |
Homes near PS 62 Chester Park School
Typical home value $764K in zip 11419 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 62 Chester Park School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6PS 65 Raymond York Elementary School (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.5 mi away1,047th of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 62% - 5PS 273New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.6 mi away1,197th of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 53% - 5PS 90 Horace MannNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.6 mi away1,255th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 55% - 9PS 108 Captain Vincent G FowlerNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away446th of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 76% - 4New York City Academy for DiscoveryNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away1,574th of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 50% - –PS 51New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away
- 7PS 56 Harry EichlerNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away920th of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 64% - 8PS 161 Arthur Ashe SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.8 mi away472nd of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 77%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 62 Chester Park School in?
PS 62 Chester Park School is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in South Richmond Hill, New York.
Is PS 62 Chester Park School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 62 Chester Park School 1,108th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 52% 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 62 Chester Park School?
Asian 44%, Hispanic 29%, American Indian 16%, Black 4% (795 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 62 Chester Park School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11419 is $764K 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.