P.S. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, formally known as Brooklyn Hills School, is a historic school building in Richmond Hill, Queens, New York. It was designed by architect C. B. J. Snyder and built in 1898. It is a 2+1⁄2-story brick structure in the Romanesque style.
Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#884 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
64%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis's ranking?
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis is ranked #884 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis often compared to?
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassisis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 254 Rosa Parks School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis?
496 students attend P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis?
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis offer ?
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis part of?
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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