PS 12 James B Colgate

PS 12 James B Colgate serves 841 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Woodside, Queens. This elementary school maintains a manageable student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 1 with 58 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 79th percentile among New York elementary schools at #999 out of 4,758 statewide.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts, with 65% achieving proficient or above levels across grade levels, while 58% demonstrate proficiency in mathematics. Located at 42-00 72nd Street in Woodside's 11377 ZIP code, PS 12 serves a diverse community where the median household income is $72,273 and home values average $645,900. The neighborhood has a college graduation rate of 32% and maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 10.1%, reflecting a stable, working-class community with families invested in their children's education.

This public elementary school operates within one of New York City's most culturally diverse neighborhoods, where families from many backgrounds come together to support their children's academic growth in a large urban setting.