P.S. 273

P.S. 273 (27Q273) is a public school in District 27, Richmond Hill, Queens, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 46% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 318 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 22.5 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Richmond Hill
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 273
88-07 102 Street
Queens, Richmond Hill

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 46%, about typical for NYC elementary schools and lower than most of those with similar economic need; down 8 points from 2025; math is down 14 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What the numbers say

  • Average class size (2025–26) is 22.5, larger than most NYC elementary schools.
  • Reading: 47% in 2026, down 8 points from 2025; about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.
  • English learners rose from 19% in 2023–24 to 22% in 2025–26, a larger increase than at most district elementary schools.

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

98%

trust their child's teachers

95%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 95% 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: 0.48 · 42nd 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

47%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

139 students tested

Level 122%
Level 231%
Level 323%
Level 424%
See grade-by-grade results
Grade 338%
Grade 475%
Grade 531%

Mathematics

46%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

138 students tested

Level 119%
Level 236%
Level 333%
Level 412%
See grade-by-grade results
Grade 345%
Grade 455%
Grade 538%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school47%
District 2748%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school46%
District 2755%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests38%47%41%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
201838%41%
201956%46%
202252%47%
202350%59%
202448%58%
202556%53%
202647%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: 67%0.3 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 75%0.5 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 76%0.6 mi away

  4. P.S. 273 (this school)47%

    Economic need index: 79%

  5. Economic need index: 82%0.6 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 73%0.3 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 79%0.3 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 84%0.3 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 67%0.3 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 73%0.3 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 75%0.5 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 76%0.6 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 79%0.3 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 84%0.3 mi away

  7. P.S. 273 (this school)46%

    Economic need index: 79%

  8. Economic need index: 82%0.6 mi away

P.S. 273 vs New York City Academy for Discovery

MeasureP.S. 273New York City Academy for Discovery
2026 reading proficient47% (-8 points vs 2025)36% (-5 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient46% (-8 points vs 2025)46% (-4 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)22.522.2
Enrollment (2025–26)318343
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.010.9
Family satisfaction (2026)95%95%
Principal trust (2026)98%96%
Teacher trust (2026)98%96%
Leadership (2026)99%96%
Distance between schools0.3 mi

P.S. 273 has higher reading proficiency than New York City Academy for Discovery (47% vs 36%).

Student body

Enrollment

318 students

pre-K, K–5 · up 33 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

22.5

children in the average K–5 class; about 11.0 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

22%

was 21% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

83% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 79% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

20%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 2% White, 76% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 4% Black, 1% multiracial, 49% female, 51% male.

Economic need index: 79% — 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
99%
Disability support services
96%
Outreach
96%
Facilities
93%
Parent involvement
93%

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

88-07 102 Street

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.

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool
  • Location: Richmond Hill, Queens
  • Address: 88-07 102 Street