Is P.S. 162 John Golden a good school?

P.S. 162 John Golden has an overall score of 84/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 70% proficiency in ELA and 80% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 162 John Golden serve?

P.S. 162 John Golden serves students in grades K-5 with approximately 479 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 162 John Golden?

P.S. 162 John Golden accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does P.S. 162 John Golden offer?

P.S. 162 John Golden offers a Dual Language program, 3-K and Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 162 John Golden located?

P.S. 162 John Golden is located at 201-02 53 AVENUE, New York, NY in District 26.

P.S. 162 John Golden

P.S. 162 John Golden rated 84/100 in Queens, District 26. ELA proficiency: 70%. Math proficiency: 80%. 479 students enrolled in grades K-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 26Q162
District: 26
Borough: Queens
Grade band: K-5
Enrollment: 479
Overall score: 84/100
ELA proficiency: 70%
Math proficiency: 80%
Address: 201-02 53 AVENUE, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

P.S. 162 John Golden

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses238

Response rate59%

Published topics12 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Strong Relationships is among the highest published topics (100/100). Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate sits lower (80/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 94 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 95 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 99 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 162 John Golden · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	80	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	96	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	97	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	94	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	90	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Leadership	97	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	95	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	93	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	96	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	99	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	91	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	100	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 26Q162

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: a53cfece9c20be0123c592679e8a5b3985b4e5ec10f03575d1911bf528b37885

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled

K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 162 John Golden

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses34

Response rate83%

Published topics22 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Guidance is among the highest published topics (100/100). Preventing Bullying sits lower (62/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 98 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 98 / 100
Academic Press: 86 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 162 John Golden · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	86	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	76	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	97	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	96	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Guidance	100	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	100	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	87	70–89 · Middle band
Instructional Leadership	98	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	99	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	98	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	62	0–69 · Lower end
Program Coherence	96	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	90	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Student Discussion	68	0–69 · Lower end
Safety	99	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	94	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	90	90–100 · Higher end
Social-Emotional	90	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Core Instruction	95	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	82	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Principal Trust	90	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	93	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 26Q162

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled