Serving 758 students in grades Kindergarten-6, P.s. 99 Kew Gardens 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 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 99 Kew Gardens serves an attendance area of approximately 0.5 square miles in Kew Gardens, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive, typically about 0.5 miles from the school. The furthest edge of the zone extends up to 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens's student population of 758 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
758 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 99 Kew Gardens is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
23%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Kew Gardens Owl
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 99 Kew Gardens's ranking?
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens is ranked #898 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 99 Kew Gardens often compared to?
P.s. 99 Kew Gardensis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 51, P.s. 54 Hillside by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 99 Kew Gardens?
758 students attend P.s. 99 Kew Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of P.s. 99 Kew Gardens students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 99 Kew Gardens?
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 99 Kew Gardens offer ?
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 99 Kew Gardens part of?
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 99 Kew Gardens located?
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Kew Gardens, NY.
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