Elementary Schools in New York City Geographic District #28

The 27 elementary schools located in New York City Geographic District #28 serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This diverse district encompasses neighborhoods in Queens, including Kew Gardens, Rego Park, and Jamaica. While the schools in this district exhibit a wide range of academic performance, several standout high-performing institutions demonstrate the potential for exceptional student achievement.

The top-performing schools in the district, such as PS 196 Grand Central Parkway, PS 144 Col Jeromus Remsen, and PS 101 School In The Gardens, consistently achieve proficiency rates above 80% in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. These 5-star schools on SchoolDigger showcase the district's capacity for academic excellence. In contrast, several schools struggle with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages, indicating significant performance gaps within the district.

The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic achievement, with higher-performing schools tending to have lower poverty levels. However, the top-performing schools demonstrate that high levels of student success are possible even with relatively lower per-student spending, suggesting that factors such as school culture, leadership, and access to quality educational resources may be more influential than just funding levels. By identifying and replicating the successful practices of the high-performing schools, the district can work to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students.