At a Glance
A large zoned PK-8 in Glendale where students test well above the District 24 average and families are deeply invested.
Best suited for
Families living in the Glendale zone who want PK-8 continuity, solid academics, and a parent-engaged school community — and who don't mind driving or busing to get there.
Overall Rating
Rating = average of NY State ELA + math proficiency, grades 3–8
Bands are Motley's thresholds on a 0–100 scale, not New York State performance levels.
How this is scored→What stands out
- ELA and math proficiency both run roughly 12-15 points above District 24 averages, with science at 63.8% — a strong, well-rounded academic profile.
- Survey climate is among the strongest in the district, with near-perfect scores on parent-teacher trust, teacher-reported safety, and instruction quality.
- PTA fundraising of about $152 per student is nearly five times the district average of $32, signaling unusually active parent engagement.
- PK-8 continuity means kids never face a middle-school transition out of the building — a real plus for stability.
- Upper-grades math is genuinely strong, with 7th and 8th graders testing in the mid-70s.
Things to consider
- The reported chronic absenteeism figure (82.2%) is unusually high relative to the 94.1% attendance rate — worth asking the school how it's measured and what it means in practice.
- 6th grade math proficiency (47.7%) is a real dip — families should ask how the school supports students through the elementary-to-middle-school transition.
- No subway is within easy walking distance, so daily drop-off will likely mean a car, bus, or a long walk.
- The Black student population is very small (2%), which may matter for families who want their child to see more racial diversity in the classroom.
- Class size of 24.5 is right at the district average — not the small-class setting some families look for.
Based on 2024-25 data
School SummaryDistrict 24
P.S./I.S. 113 sits comfortably above the District 24 average (2.66 vs 2.12 overall) and outperforms most peers, though P.S. 007 Simeone and Central Queens Academy Charter School rank ahead of it locally.
Academics
With ELA proficiency at 66.3% and math at 66.6%, the school lands roughly 15 points above the district ELA average (51.1%) and 12 points above in math (54.8%) — a real gap, not rounding. Math has climbed from 60% in 2016 to a peak of 70.9% in 2024, and ELA just hit its highest mark (66.3%) in 2025, suggesting a generally upward trajectory. The one place this wobbles is 6th grade math, where proficiency drops to 47.7% before rebounding sharply into the mid-70s by 7th and 8th grade — a transition dip worth flagging.
Culture
Survey responses here are unusually strong — 94% parent satisfaction, 100% on strong relationships and teacher-reported safety, 99% on instruction quality — and they're backed by an 83% family response rate, so this isn't a self-selecting handful of engaged parents. Discipline is essentially a non-issue, with just one suspension over three years. Attendance is solid at 94.1%, above the district's 92.7%, though the reported chronic absenteeism figure (82.2%) sits oddly high against that attendance rate and is worth asking the school about directly.
Community
This is a working- and middle-class community school where about 45% of students are White, 42% Hispanic, and 10% Asian, with very small Black (2%) and multiracial populations. The economic need index of 40.7 is moderate — well below many city schools — and the demographics closely mirror Glendale's middle-income residential character. About 14% of students have IEPs, and ELL support is offered for the small English-learner population.
Neighborhood
Glendale is a middle-income, mostly residential neighborhood with median household income around $96,545, homeownership near half of households, and an 8.6% poverty rate that runs below the city average. Roughly 21% of households include children, and a 28% college-degree rate points to a community of working- and middle-class families who have put down roots. The feel is more outer-borough suburban than urban brownstone.
Subway access is limited — the nearest stops are the J at 85 St-Forest Parkway (about a 19-minute walk) and the J/Z at Woodhaven Boulevard (about a 20-minute walk), so most families will drive, get dropped off, or use local buses.
Academic Performance
ELA Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Math Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Science Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Science exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Historical Trends
The dashed line marks 2023, when New York changed its grades 3–8 state tests. Scores before and after it aren’t directly comparable.
2020–2021 data unavailable due to COVID-19
Source: NYC DOE School Quality Reports
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 631 families responded (83% rate)
Programs & Activities
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
PTA Fundraising
Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database (2023-24)
Economic Need & Special Populations
How to get in, step by step
Pre-K
P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo also has Pre-K classes. They're a separate application from kindergarten, made on MySchools.
Pre-K application
Applications typically open in the winter and close in the spring, with offers in late spring; the city announces exact dates each year.
Kindergarten
P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo has an attendance zone. At elementary level, in-zone students get a guaranteed seat. Every family still applies on MySchools: the application confirms the zoned seat, and ranking other schools doesn't cost you it.
Kindergarten application
- Opens
- Wed, Dec 9
- Closes
- Fri, Jan 22
- Offers
- Tue, Mar 30
The DOE’s published dates.
- 1Check that your address is inside the zone — zones change, so confirm it before you sign a lease.
- 2Apply during the kindergarten application, even with a zoned seat.
- 3Rank this school along with any others you'd take, in true preference order.
Middle school (6th grade)
Middle school is one citywide application, made in 5th grade. P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo admits through one program, and each one has its own admissions method:
- P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. PranzoZoned83 seats
Middle school application
- Opened
- Wed, Oct 14
- Closes
- Fri, Dec 11
- Offers
- Wed, Apr 7
The DOE’s published dates.
- 1Apply on MySchools during the middle school application, in 5th grade.
- 2Zoned programs give priority to students who live in the zone — a priority, not a guaranteed seat.
- 3Rank programs in true preference order — the match places your child in the highest-ranked one that offers a seat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo a good school?
- On Motley, P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo earns an overall rating of 67/100 — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. Its state test results run above the District 24 average.
- What grades does P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo serve?
- P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo serves grades Pre-K to 8.
- How do students get into P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo?
- P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo admits by zone. For elementary grades, children who live in its zone get a guaranteed seat; for the older grades, living in the zone gives priority, not a guaranteed seat.
- Is P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo public, charter, or private?
- P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo is a public school in NYC Community School District 24.
- What neighborhood is P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo in?
- P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo is in Glendale, Queens.