PS 120

PS 120 serves 766 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the heart of Flushing, Queens. This elementary school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1 with 54 full-time equivalent teachers, creating opportunities for more personalized attention in the classroom. Academically, PS 120 demonstrates solid performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks in the 81st percentile statewide at #901 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 68% achieving proficiency or above, while 60% meet or exceed proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. These results reflect the school's commitment to building strong foundational skills across core subjects. The school draws families from the diverse 11355 zip code area, where the median household income is $52,658 and about 23% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's poverty rate of 20.5% indicates that PS 120 serves students from varied economic backgrounds, creating a community where children from different circumstances learn and grow together. Located in Flushing's bustling urban environment, PS 120 provides elementary education within one of Queens' most culturally rich and dynamic neighborhoods, where families from around the world have made their home.