School Overview
P.S. 176, also known as the Cambria Heights School, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Cambria Heights neighborhood of Queens, New York. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is deeply embedded in its local community, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience. The school is known for fostering a structured and nurturing environment that emphasizes core literacy and mathematics skills, alongside efforts to support the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, P.S. 176 places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. The administration and staff typically work to engage families through various school events and parent-teacher associations, aiming to create a collaborative partnership in the education of their students. With its location in the quiet, residential area of Cambria Heights, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond through a blend of traditional instruction and character-building initiatives.
561
Total Students
43.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 176 CAMBRIA HEIGHTS
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic40
Black475
Asian22
Two or More9
American Indian11
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    475 (84.7%)
  • Hispanic
    40 (7.1%)
  • Asian
    22 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    11 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.6%)
  • White
    3 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
Phone: (718)525-4057
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 407
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 55
Kindergarten 94
Grade 1 76
Grade 2 79
Grade 3 79
Grade 4 86
Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 176 CAMBRIA HEIGHTS
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten55
Kindergarten94
Grade 176
Grade 279
Grade 379
Grade 486
Grade 592
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 176 CAMBRIA HEIGHTS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29252%
Male26948%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)