PS 251
Springfield Gardens, NY · New York City Geographic District #29 · Grades PK-5
705th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 70%▲ Improving
PS 251 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 251 705th 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 70% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2019 to 70th in 2025 — improving.
PS 251 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 251 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 223 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 95.5% | 70.9% | ▼ 24.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 13.5% | ▲ 11.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 7.2% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 6.3% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near PS 251
Typical home value $729K in zip 11413 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 251
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2PS 52New York City Geographic District #29 · 0.5 mi away2,067th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 24% - 9PS 181 BrookfieldNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.7 mi away362nd of 2,326
ELA 78% · Math 77% - 8PS 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.7 mi away675th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 69% - 5Cynthia Jenkins SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.8 mi away1,357th of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 48% - 6Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter SchoolMerrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter1,072nd of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 54% - 5PS 156 LaureltonNew York City Geographic District #29 · 1 mi away1,200th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 46% - 10Success Academy Charter School - Springfield GardensSuccess Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens · 1.2 mi away · charter38th of 2,326
ELA 93% · Math 97% - 8PS 132 Ralph BuncheNew York City Geographic District #29 · 1.3 mi away579th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 79%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 251 in?
PS 251 is part of the New York City Geographic District #29 district in Springfield Gardens, New York.
Is PS 251 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 251 705th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 70% 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 251?
Black 71%, Hispanic 14%, Asian 7%, Two or more races 6% (223 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 251 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11413 is $729K 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.