Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens's student population of 457 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#638 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
56%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
24%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens's ranking?
P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens is ranked #638 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens often compared to?
P.s. 209 Clearview Gardensis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 79 Francis Lewis, P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy, P.s. 184 Flushing Manor by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens?
457 students attend P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens?
P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens offer ?
P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens part of?
P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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