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PS 197 Ocean School (The)

Far Rockaway, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #27

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About PS 197 Ocean School (The)

Located in Far Rockaway, New York, PS 197 Ocean School (The) is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 425 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Far Rockaway. There are about 14.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (30 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Queens County. Families comparing options will find 99 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 63 schools in New York City Geographic District #27.

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School facts

Address	825 Hicksville Rd, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Phone	(718) 327-1083
School district	New York City Geographic District #27
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	425
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30
Students per teacher	14.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Queens County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360012302671). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 197 Ocean School (The) serve?

PS 197 Ocean School (The) serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 197 Ocean School (The)?

PS 197 Ocean School (The) reported 425 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 197 Ocean School (The)?

About 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 425 students and 30 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 197 Ocean School (The) a public or charter school?

PS 197 Ocean School (The) is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 197 Ocean School (The) in?

PS 197 Ocean School (The) is part of New York City Geographic District #27. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-27/

Where is PS 197 Ocean School (The) located?

PS 197 Ocean School (The) is at 825 Hicksville Rd, Far Rockaway, NY 11691. The phone number is (718) 327-1083.

How many other schools are near PS 197 Ocean School (The)?

There are 99 other schools within 5 miles of PS 197 Ocean School (The) in our directory.