PS 84 Steinway

PS 84 Steinway serves 349 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the heart of Astoria, Queens. This elementary school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1 with 22 full-time equivalent teachers, creating a manageable learning environment for young learners. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranking in the 81st percentile among New York elementary schools at #896 out of 4,758 schools statewide.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts, with 74% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, while 62% meet proficiency standards in mathematics. PS 84 Steinway draws from a well-educated community where 53% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding 11105 ZIP code reflects a stable, middle-to-upper-middle-class neighborhood with a median household income of $97,233 and a relatively low poverty rate of 10.2%.

Home values in the area average over $1 million, indicating a community with significant investment in the local area. Located on 41st Street in Astoria, the school sits within one of Queens' most diverse and culturally rich neighborhoods, where families benefit from the blend of urban amenities and strong community connections that characterize this vibrant corner of New York City.