Best Public Schools in Jackson Heights, NY

Summary:

The city of Jackson Heights, New York is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in the area, with some standout institutions like Is 230 and Ps 69 Jackson Heights consistently ranking among the top schools in New York. However, other schools like Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe and Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts have much lower proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts.

The data also suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools serving the highest percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch tending to have the lowest test scores. This achievement gap is an area of concern that the New York City Geographic District #30 may need to address. On a positive note, the Renaissance Charter School stands out for its strong performance on Regents exams, suggesting the potential benefits of the charter school model in this district.

Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the academic landscape in Jackson Heights, with both high-performing and struggling schools. Addressing the achievement gaps and ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students should be a priority for the district and local community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Renaissance Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	35-59 81st St	Jackson Heights	11372	Queens County	Renaissance Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 803-0060	658			80.1%	26 (4.0%)	15 (2.3%)	494 (75.1%)	111 (16.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.2%)								(n/a)	68.0	45.8	36.8	83.3	51.9	69.2	83.1	64.3	74.1	61.1	56.7	64.5	54.1	55.2	77.1	54.1	60.0	83.9	47.5	52.5	76.3	22.9	47.5		$20,565	$2,254	$18,311
Ps 69 Jackson Heights	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	77-02 37th Ave	Jackson Heights	11372	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 424-7700	813	48	16.8	71.2%	59 (7.3%)	4 (0.5%)	312 (38.4%)	402 (49.4%)	11 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	23 (2.8%)	65.2	776^th of 2445 public elementary schools	68.3%		73	607^th of 2439 public elementary schools	75.1%	169											43.9	57.4	57.0				59.1	63.6	60.7				40.7		$17,444	$1,344	$16,101
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer	Public, Magnet	6-8	33-34 80th St	Jackson Heights	11372	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 457-1242	1,525	106	14.3	91.5%	16 (1.0%)	11 (0.7%)	1,407 (92.3%)	81 (5.3%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38.4	947^th of 1504 public middle schools	37.0%		41	907^th of 1500 public middle schools	39.5%	40								82.8		89.0				29.6	44.0	47.7				41.9	57.6	28.4		19.3	$16,246	$1,030	$15,217
Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe	Public	PK, KG-5	93-11 34th Ave	Jackson Heights	11372	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 898-3630	707	59	11.9	89.0%	17 (2.4%)	5 (0.7%)	621 (87.8%)	50 (7.1%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	35.6	1576^th of 2445 public elementary schools	35.5%		43.3	1355^th of 2439 public elementary schools	44.4%	221											28.8	39.0	29.8				51.8	53.3	44.9				21.4		$19,135	$1,753	$17,383
Ps 212	Public	PK, KG-5	34-25 82nd St	Jackson Heights	11372	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 898-6973	578	53	10.8	70.2%	62 (10.7%)	4 (0.7%)	371 (64.2%)	116 (20.1%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.5%)	73.3	567^th of 2445 public elementary schools	76.8%		76.8	525^th of 2439 public elementary schools	78.5%	42											56.0	47.2	59.3				70.7	65.7	72.5				47.4		$20,038	$1,562	$18,476
Is 230	Public	6-8	73-10 34th Ave	Jackson Heights	11372	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 335-7648	1,004	80	12.5	82.0%	55 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	594 (59.2%)	334 (33.3%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.9%)	59.5	549^th of 1504 public middle schools	63.5%		68.9	408^th of 1500 public middle schools	72.8%	141								90.3		74.9				50.4	62.1	56.4				57.6	67.8	14.9		17.8	$16,850	$1,244	$15,605
Ps 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-2	86-15 37th Ave	Jackson Heights	11372	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 429-2563	211	15	14.0	62.1%	25 (11.8%)	5 (2.4%)	144 (68.2%)	25 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.2%)								(n/a)																									$20,402	$1,757	$18,645
Ps 280 Home Of The Lionhearts	Public	K-5	34-20 94th St	Jackson Heights	11372	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 424-9031	452	39	11.5	95.6%	7 (1.5%)	4 (0.9%)	392 (86.7%)	32 (7.1%)	16 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28	1807^th of 2445 public elementary schools	26.1%		35.8	1565^th of 2439 public elementary schools	35.8%	242											19.4	33.8	27.8				42.9	65.8	27.6				16.9		$17,476	$1,297	$16,179

Cities Near Jackson Heights

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Elmhurst	0.31 mi	16	377^th
East Elmhurst	0.62 mi	7	555^th
Woodside	0.72 mi	9	326^th
Corona	0.88 mi	14	732^nd
Flushing	1.2 mi	45	282^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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