P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale

P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale (24Q119) is a public school in District 24, Glendale, Queens, serving grades K–8. In 2026, 63% of tested students were proficient in reading and 69% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 1205 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 24.2 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: K–8
  • Neighborhood: Glendale
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale
74-01 78th Ave, Glendale, NY 11385, USA
Queens, Glendale

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 63%, higher than most NYC elementary schools and about typical for those with similar economic need; down 8 points from 2025; reading is down 11 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.

Also worth knowing: Average class size (2025–26) is 24.2, larger than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • 2026 math proficiency is 69%, higher than most district elementary schools.

What its own parents say

97%

of parents trust the principal

97%

trust their child's teachers

95%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 46% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

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: 0.51 · 51st 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

63%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

846 students tested

Level 117%
Level 221%
Level 330%
Level 433%

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

Students in special education24%

75 students tested

General education students67%

771 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 348%
Grade 467%
Grade 573%
Grade 660%
Grade 767%
Grade 863%

Mathematics

69%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

733 students tested

Level 116%
Level 215%
Level 330%
Level 440%

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

Students in special education30%

73 students tested

General education students74%

660 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 379%
Grade 474%
Grade 583%
Grade 661%
Grade 775%
Grade 842%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school63%
District 2440%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school69%
District 2449%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests70%63%58%69%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
201870%58%
201968%65%
202271%60%
202374%70%
202472%75%
202571%70%
202663%69%

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%0.5 mi away

  2. P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale (this school)63%

    Economic need index: 52%

  3. Economic need index: 50%0.7 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 39%0.9 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 45%1.0 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 65%1.1 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 77%1.3 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 67%0.5 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 81%1.5 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 67%0.5 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 45%1.0 mi away

  3. P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale (this school)69%

    Economic need index: 52%

  4. Economic need index: 50%0.7 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 39%0.9 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 65%1.1 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 67%0.5 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 77%1.3 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 81%1.5 mi away

P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale vs P.S. 091 Richard Arkwright

MeasureP.S./I.S. 119 The GlendaleP.S. 091 Richard Arkwright
2026 reading proficient63% (-8 points vs 2025)33% (-9 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient69% (-1 points vs 2025)48% (+2 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)24.222.0
Enrollment (2025–26)1205724
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)15.710.6
Family satisfaction (2026)95%94%
Principal trust (2026)97%97%
Teacher trust (2026)97%97%
Leadership (2026)97%96%
Distance between schools0.5 mi

P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale has higher reading proficiency than P.S. 091 Richard Arkwright (63% vs 33%) and higher math proficiency (69% vs 48%).

Student body

Enrollment

1205 students

K–8 · down 49 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

24.2

children in the average K–5 class; about 15.7 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

9%

was 10% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

72% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 52% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

10%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 32% White, 33% Hispanic, 30% Asian, 2% Black, 3% multiracial, 49% female, 51% male.

Economic need index: 52% — 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
97%
Outreach
95%
Facilities
86%
Parent involvement
93%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

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Address

74-01 78th 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 24% in reading (75 tested), compared with 63% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.
  • This school serves elementary and middle grades, so its scores blend both. Compare it with K–5 schools carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
  • Location: Glendale, Queens
  • Address: 74-01 78th Ave, Glendale, NY 11385, USA