PS 22 Thomas Jefferson

PS 22 Thomas Jefferson serves 733 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Flushing, Queens, delivering strong academic results that place it among New York's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranking 524th out of 4,758 schools statewide, this regular public school demonstrates exceptional commitment to student achievement. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive in mathematics, where 83% of students score proficient or above across all grade levels.

Reading and English Language Arts also show solid results, with 60% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. These outcomes reflect the dedicated work of 56 full-time equivalent teachers who maintain a favorable 13.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention. PS 22 Thomas Jefferson operates in a diverse urban community where families balance educational aspirations with economic realities.

The surrounding neighborhood has a median household income of $52,658 and a poverty rate of 20.5%, while 23% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Despite these mixed socioeconomic indicators, the school consistently delivers quality education that helps students excel academically. Located on Sanford Avenue in the heart of Flushing, PS 22 Thomas Jefferson serves as an educational anchor in this vibrant Queens community of nearly 80,000 residents.