PS 251
Springfield Gardens, NY · New York City Geographic District #29
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
705th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 70%▲ Improving
144-51 ARTHUR ST, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718)276-2745NCES ID 360010102765Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 223 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.0% | 70.9% | ▼ 20.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 13.5% | ▲ 11.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 7.2% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 6.3% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 3.8% | 0.4% | ▼ 3.4 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 $729K in zip 11413 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 PS 251
- #2067PS 52New York City Geographic District #29 · 0.5 mi away2,067th of 2,326
ELA 40% ▼29 · Math 24% ▼42Compare - #362PS 181 BrookfieldNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.7 mi away362nd of 2,326
ELA 78% ▲9 · Math 77% ▲11Compare - #675PS 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.7 mi away675th of 2,326
ELA 68% ▼1 · Math 69% ▲3Compare - #1357Cynthia Jenkins SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.8 mi away1,357th of 2,326
ELA 54% ▼15 · Math 48% ▼18Compare - #1072Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter SchoolMerrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter1,072nd of 2,326
ELA 62% ▼7 · Math 54% ▼12Compare - #1200PS 156 LaureltonNew York City Geographic District #29 · 1 mi away1,200th of 2,326
ELA 63% ▼6 · Math 46% ▼20Compare - #38Success Academy Charter School - Springfield GardensSuccess Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens · 1.2 mi away · charter38th of 2,326
ELA 93% ▲24 · Math 97% ▲31Compare - #579PS 132 Ralph BuncheNew York City Geographic District #29 · 1.3 mi away579th of 2,326
ELA 63% ▼6 · Math 79% ▲13Compare
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.