PS 30 Westerleigh

PS 30 Westerleigh serves 683 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Staten Island's well-established Westerleigh neighborhood. This elementary school maintains a supportive learning environment with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio and 51 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.6 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #695 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools, placing it in the 85th percentile statewide.

Students show solid achievement in core subjects, with 74% meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in ELA/reading and 65% reaching proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence and effective instruction. PS 30 Westerleigh draws families from a stable, middle-class community where the median household income reaches $103,436 and homeownership is common, with median home values at $649,200.

The neighborhood maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 9.5%, and 37% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, creating an environment that values education. Located on Wardwell Avenue in this large city setting, PS 30 Westerleigh serves as a cornerstone of the local community, providing quality elementary education in one of Staten Island's desirable residential neighborhoods.