P.S. 068 Cambridge

P.S. 068 Cambridge (24Q068) is a public school in District 24, Ridgewood, Queens, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 46% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 465 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 16.4 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Ridgewood
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Locations (1)

P.S. 068 Cambridge
59-09 St Felix Ave, Glendale, NY 11385, USA
Queens, Ridgewood

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 34%, about typical for NYC elementary schools and lower than most of those with similar economic need — 28% of students here are in special education; general education students scored 45% in reading (2026).

Also worth knowing: Math is up 8 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What the numbers say

  • Reading: 34% in 2026, down 8 points from 2025; lower than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.
  • Average class size (2025–26) is 16.4, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.
  • 2026 math proficiency is 46%, lower than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

95%

trust their child's teachers

92%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 70% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.53 · 56th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

34%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

185 students tested

Level 131%
Level 235%
Level 324%
Level 410%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education15%

66 students tested

General education students45%

119 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 331%
Grade 435%
Grade 536%

Mathematics

46%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

188 students tested

Level 129%
Level 225%
Level 341%
Level 45%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education27%

66 students tested

General education students57%

122 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 344%
Grade 453%
Grade 542%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school34%
District 2440%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school46%
District 2449%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests45%34%35%46%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201845%35%
201938%43%
202237%31%
202335%38%
202431%39%
202542%51%
202634%46%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 52%1.3 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 60%1.2 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 84%0.9 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 65%0.5 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 69%1.1 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 76%1.1 mi away

  7. P.S. 068 Cambridge (this school)34%

    Economic need index: 77%

  8. Economic need index: 67%0.8 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 78%0.4 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 84%0.9 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 52%1.3 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 65%0.5 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 60%1.2 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 69%1.1 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 76%1.1 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 67%0.8 mi away

  8. P.S. 068 Cambridge (this school)46%

    Economic need index: 77%

  9. Economic need index: 78%0.4 mi away

P.S. 068 Cambridge vs P.S. 239

MeasureP.S. 068 CambridgeP.S. 239
2026 reading proficient34% (-8 points vs 2025)30% (-2 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient46% (-5 points vs 2025)39% (+6 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)16.418.6
Enrollment (2025–26)465407
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)9.210.6
Family satisfaction (2026)92%94%
Principal trust (2026)98%95%
Teacher trust (2026)95%97%
Leadership (2026)97%97%
Distance between schools0.4 mi

P.S. 068 Cambridge has higher math proficiency than P.S. 239 (46% vs 39%) and higher trust in principal (2026) (98% vs 95%).

Student body

Enrollment

465 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 22 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

16.4

children in the average K–5 class; about 9.2 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

20%

was 27% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

82% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 77% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

28%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 8% White, 83% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 3% Black, 3% multiracial, 53% female, 47% male.

Economic need index: 77% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
97%
Disability support services
92%
Outreach
94%
Facilities
88%
Parent involvement
94%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

59-09 St Felix Ave, Glendale, NY 11385, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 15% in reading (66 tested), compared with 34% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool
  • Location: Ridgewood, Queens
  • Address: 59-09 St Felix Ave, Glendale, NY 11385, USA