New York City Geographic District #29 School District

222-14 Jamaica Ave-rm 217
Queens Village, NY 11428
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

New York City Geographic District #29 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 22,060 students in New York City Geographic District #29 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New York City Geographic District #29 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
46 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
22,060 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
1,712 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

New York City Geographic District #29 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#424 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of New York City Geographic District #29  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York City Geographic District #29  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
61%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York City Geographic District #29  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
77%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of New York City Geographic District #29  School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
899 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
3,651 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
17%
10%
# Hispanic Students
4,178 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
29%
# Black Students
12,398 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
56%
16%
# White Students
398 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
2%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
226 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
310 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
781
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
1,669
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,753
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,849
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,927
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,965
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,044
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,019
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,044
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,106
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,144
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
958
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
945
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
829
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
27
36,758

Best New York City Geographic District #29 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ps 95 Eastwood
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
179-01 90th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-0007
Grades: K-5
| 1,223 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6439
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ps 176 Cambria Heights
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120-45 235th St
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 525-4057
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #44.
Excelsior Preparatorty High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6507
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 949-8405
Grades: 6-12
| 533 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Benjamin Franklin High School-finance-info
Vocational School
Magnet School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
207-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 276-0150
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Humanities And Arts Magnet High School
Magnet School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
207-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-2135
Grades: 8-12
| 450 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Queens Preparatory Academy
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 712-2304
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #99.
Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights
Vocational School
Magnet School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
207-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 723-7301
Grades: 8-12
| 456 students
Rank: #1010.
Ps 360
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
199-10 112th Ave
Saint Albans, NY 11412
(718) 776-7370
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1111.
Cambria Heights Academy
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
188-04 91st Ave
Hollis, NY 11423
(718) 736-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #1212.
Ps 131 Abigail Adams
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
170-45 84th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 480-2840
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #1313.
Ps/is 295
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
222-14 Jamaica Ave
Queens Village, NY 11428
(718) 464-1433
Grades: PK-8
| 518 students
Rank: #1414.
Math/science Research/tech Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
207-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-1837
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #1515.
Eagle For Young Men Iii
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
171-10 Linden Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 480-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 414 students
Rank: #1616.
Ps 34 John Harvard
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
104-12 Springfield Blvd
Queens Village, NY 11428
(718) 465-6818
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1717.
Ps 251
Magnet School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
144-51 Arthur St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-2745
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #1818.
Ps 38 Rosedale
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
135-21 241st St
Rosedale, NY 11422
(718) 528-2276
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #1919.
Ps 33 Edward M Funk
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
91-37 222nd St
Queens Village, NY 11428
(718) 465-6283
Grades: PK-5
| 792 students
Rank: #2020.
Bellaire School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
207-11 89th Ave
Queens Village, NY 11427
(718) 464-2119
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #2121.
Ps/is 208
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
74-30 Commonwlth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 468-6420
Grades: K-8
| 679 students
Rank: #2222.
Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
191-02 90th Ave
Hollis, NY 11423
(718) 465-6820
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #2323.
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
132-15 218th St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5734
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Collaborative Arts Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
145-00 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 977-6181
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Queens United Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
229-02 137th Ave
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 723-3501
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
Rank: #2626.
Ps 15 Jackie Robinson
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
121-15 Lucas St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-1670
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #2727.
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
Math: 32% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
213-10 92nd Ave
Queens Village, NY 11428
(718) 465-0651
Grades: 6-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: #2828.
Ps 52
Magnet School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
178-37 146th Terrace
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-2238
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #2929.
Gordon Parks School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
233-15 Merrick Blvd
Rosedale, NY 11422
(718) 341-8280
Grades: PK-8
| 684 students
Rank: #3030.
Pathways College Preparatory School: A College Board School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
109-89 204th St
Saint Albans, NY 11412
(718) 454-4957
Grades: 6-12
| 623 students
Rank: #3131.
Ps 136 Roy Wilkins
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201-15 115th Ave
Saint Albans, NY 11412
(718) 465-2286
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #3232.
Ps 36 Saint Albans School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
187-01 Foch Blvd
Saint Albans, NY 11412
(718) 528-1862
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #3333.
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
107-25 Wren Pl
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 526-4884
Grades: PK-8
| 799 students
Rank: #3434.
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
88-15 182nd St
Hollis, NY 11423
(718) 297-9821
Grades: 6-8
| 1,012 students
Rank: #3535.
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
190-20 109th Rd
Saint Albans, NY 11412
(718) 465-5538
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New York City Geographic District #29 School District?
New York City Geographic District #29 School District manages 46 public schools serving 22,060 students.
What is the rank of New York City Geographic District #29 School District?
New York City Geographic District #29 School District is ranked #437 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New York City Geographic District #29 School District?
56% of New York City Geographic District #29 School District students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New York City Geographic District #29 School District?
New York City Geographic District #29 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 46 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 22,060 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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