P.S./I.S. 78Q vs P.S. 234
Public · Long Island City-Hunters Point
P.S./I.S. 78Q
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08
Public · Astoria (Central)
P.S. 234
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
P.S./I.S. 78Q and P.S. 234 are both public schools in Long Island City-Hunters Point and Astoria (Central). P.S./I.S. 78Q leads on attendance and student diversity; P.S. 234 leads on overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 84/100 (P.S./I.S. 78Q) vs 89/100 (P.S. 234).
How they compare
| Metric | P.S./I.S. 78Q | P.S. 234 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 84/100 | 89/100 (leads) |
| ELA proficiency | 83% | 91% (leads) |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 87% (leads) |
| Attendance | 93% (leads) | 92% |
| Student diversity | 80% (leads) | 77% |
| Average class size | 24 | 24 |
| Parent satisfaction | 90/100 | 94/100 (leads) |
| Program breadth | 35/100 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S./I.S. 78Q or P.S. 234 a better fit?
- P.S./I.S. 78Q and P.S. 234 are both public schools in Long Island City-Hunters Point and Astoria (Central). P.S./I.S. 78Q leads on attendance and student diversity, while P.S. 234 leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
- How do P.S./I.S. 78Q and P.S. 234 compare on test scores?
- P.S./I.S. 78Q: 83% ELA proficiency and 85% math proficiency. P.S. 234: 91% ELA and 87% math.
- What grades do P.S./I.S. 78Q and P.S. 234 serve?
- P.S./I.S. 78Q serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08; P.S. 234 serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE.
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