PS 144 Col Jeromus Remsen

PS 144 Col Jeromus Remsen serves 805 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Forest Hills, Queens. This elementary school has earned recognition as one of New York's top-performing schools, ranking 355th out of 4,758 schools statewide and placing in the 93rd percentile with an impressive 8.2 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. The school's academic excellence is evident in its test scores, with 91% of students achieving proficiency or above in mathematics and 87% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading.

With 43 full-time equivalent teachers serving the student body, PS 144 maintains an 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio that supports personalized attention and learning. The school draws families from a well-educated, stable community where 62% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood reflects economic prosperity with a median household income of $103,995 and median home values of $559,400, while maintaining a low poverty rate of 6.8%.

This elementary school operates within the diverse, urban environment of Queens, benefiting from the cultural richness and educational opportunities that come with its Forest Hills location in one of New York City's most sought-after residential areas.