Average
#1945 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 41% in state
PS 70
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
30-45 42ND ST, Long Island City, NY 11103
Enrollment
809
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
809
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,945 of 4,742
In Long Island City
#27 of 38
public schools
In district
#27 of 50
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
Equity
7.7 / 10
Very Good
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PS 70
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About PS 70
PS 70 is a public elementary school in Long Island City, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30. PS 70 serves approximately 809 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 70 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,945 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 70 show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.7 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
41% of students at PS 70 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 70 — Students at PS 70 score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.
How PS 70 Compares
See how PS 70 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
30-45 42ND ST, Long Island City, NY 11103
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 70 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. 30TH AVENUE SCHOOL (THE) (G & T CITYWIDE) (rated 8.1/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Astoria), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 166 HENRY GRADSTEIN (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 234 (rated 7.5/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Astoria), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Long Island City, see our Long Island City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11103 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,787
Median Home Value
$1,003,500
Median Rent
$2,120/mo
Population
35,357
College Educated
52.4%
Homeownership
16.5%
Avg Commute
41.5 min
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Median Age
36.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 70
What grades does PS 70 serve?
PS 70 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 70?
PS 70 has an enrollment of approximately 809 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 70?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 70 is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 70 rank in NY?
PS 70 ranks #1,945 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 70's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 70 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 70?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 70 has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 70 a charter school?
No, PS 70 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 70 a Title I school?
No, PS 70 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 70?
76.1% of students at PS 70 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 809
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 76.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (718) 728-4646
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30- District Enrollment
- 37,414
- Schools in District
- 52
- District Rank
- #27 of 50
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