P.s. 188 (2025-26 Ranking)

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P.s. 188

770 Grote St
Bronx, NY 10460

Tel: (718) 561-2052

P.s. 188 serves 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.

The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 493 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.s. 188 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

P.s. 188's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	P.s. 188
Pre-K	22
Kind	9
1	28
2	28
3	35
4	7
5	7
6	7
7	7
8	8
9	7
10	8
11	3
12	7
Not Listed	310

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Total Students

493 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 188
2023	487
2022	528
2021	561
2020	500
2019	500
2018	463
2017	463
2016	481
2015	456
2014	491
2013	491
2012	468
2011	426
2010	396
2009	371

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

98 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 188
2023	105
2022	109
2021	109
2020	113
2019	113
2018	97
2017	97
2016	100
2015	94
2014	103
2013	101
2012	112
2011	113
2010	95
2009	91

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Year Founded

2024

School Calendar

School Motto

Respect, Achieve, Motivate, Succeed

School Mascot

Rams

School Rankings

The of P.s. 188 is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 188	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	5:1	11:1	5:1
2022	5:1	11:1	5:1
2021	5:1	12:1	6:1
2020	4:1	13:1	5:1
2019	4:1	13:1	5:1
2018	5:1	14:1	5:1
2017	5:1	13:1	5:1
2016	5:1	14:1	5:1
2015	5:1	14:1	5:1
2014	5:1	14:1	5:1
2013	5:1	14:1	5:1
2012	4:1	14:1	5:1
2011	4:1	13:1	5:1
2010	4:1	13:1	5:1
2009	4:1	13:1	5:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	P.s. 188	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	1%	1%	2%
2022	1%	1%	2%
2021	1%	1%	2%
2020	2%	1%	2%
2019	2%	1%	2%
2016	1%	1%	1%
2015	1%	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%	1%

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Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 188	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	3%	10%	10%
2022	3%	10%	9%
2021	2%	10%	9%
2020	2%	9%	8%
2019	2%	9%	8%
2018	2%	9%	7%
2017	2%	9%	7%
2016	2%	9%	7%
2015	2%	9%	7%
2014	3%	9%	7%
2013	3%	9%	6%
2012	3%	9%	6%
2011	3%	8%	6%
2010	2%	8%	5%
2009	4%	9%	5%

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Hispanic

58%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 188	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	57%	29%	41%
2022	58%	29%	41%
2021	59%	28%	41%
2020	56%	27%	40%
2019	56%	27%	40%
2018	55%	26%	40%
2017	55%	26%	40%
2016	56%	26%	40%
2015	55%	25%	40%
2014	55%	25%	39%
2013	50%	24%	38%
2012	55%	23%	37%
2011	55%	22%	37%
2010	55%	22%	36%
2009	57%	21%	35%

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Black

34%

16%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 188	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	36%	16%	33%
2022	35%	16%	34%
2021	35%	17%	35%
2020	37%	17%	36%
2019	37%	17%	36%
2018	38%	17%	38%
2017	38%	17%	38%
2016	38%	18%	38%
2015	39%	18%	39%
2014	38%	18%	39%
2013	38%	18%	40%
2012	40%	18%	42%
2011	40%	19%	43%
2010	40%	19%	43%
2009	35%	19%	44%

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White

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 188	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	2%	40%	12%
2022	2%	41%	13%
2021	2%	41%	13%
2020	3%	43%	13%
2019	3%	43%	13%
2018	5%	44%	14%
2017	5%	44%	14%
2016	3%	44%	14%
2015	3%	45%	13%
2014	2%	46%	14%
2013	3%	47%	13%
2012	2%	48%	14%
2011	2%	49%	13%
2010	2%	51%	15%
2009	3%	51%	14%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2014)
Year	P.s. 188	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2014	1%	1%
2013	6%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.55

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 188	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	0.55	0.73	0.70
2022	0.55	0.72	0.70
2021	0.53	0.72	0.70
2020	0.55	0.71	0.70
2019	0.55	0.71	0.70
2018	0.56	0.71	0.68
2017	0.56	0.71	0.68
2016	0.55	0.70	0.68
2015	0.55	0.70	0.67
2014	0.56	0.69	0.68
2013	0.61	0.69	0.68
2012	0.54	0.68	0.67
2011	0.54	0.68	0.67
2010	0.55	0.66	0.67
2009	0.56	0.66	0.67

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

95%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	P.s. 188	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	94%	53%	87%
2022	91%	51%	86%
2021	92%	52%	87%
2020	90%	50%	84%
2019	90%	50%	84%
2018	68%	48%	61%
2017	68%	48%	61%
2016	69%	44%	60%
2015	71%	45%	61%
2014	91%	42%	94%
2012	63%	42%	64%

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Eligible for (21-22)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	P.s. 188	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2022	1%	3%
2012	2%	7%	5%
2011	2%	7%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

New York City Special Schools - District 75

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Rams

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend P.s. 188?

493 students attend P.s. 188.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of P.s. 188 students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 188?

P.s. 188 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.

What grades does P.s. 188 offer ?

P.s. 188 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is P.s. 188 part of?

P.s. 188 is part of New York City Special Schools - District 75.

In what neighborhood is P.s. 188 located?

P.s. 188 is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 493 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education