PS 101 School in the Gardens

PS 101 School in the Gardens serves 612 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Forest Hills, Queens, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1 among its 40 full-time equivalent teachers. This elementary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, earning an impressive 8.3 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 295th out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 94th percentile of New York elementary schools. The school's academic excellence shines through in standardized testing, with 85% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and an outstanding 90% reaching proficiency in mathematics across all grade levels.

These strong results reflect both effective teaching and the supportive educational environment that characterizes this Forest Hills institution. The school draws from a well-educated and economically stable community in ZIP code 11375, where 62% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $103,995. With a low poverty rate of just 6.8% and median home values of $559,400, the neighborhood provides a foundation that supports student learning and family engagement.

PS 101 School in the Gardens operates within the dynamic urban landscape of Queens, offering students the advantages of city resources while maintaining the close-knit community feel that defines the Forest Hills neighborhood.