PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone

PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone stands out as a high-performing elementary school in Long Island City, serving 541 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1 and 33 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides a solid educational foundation that shows impressive results. The school excels academically, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranking #402 out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 92nd percentile.

Students demonstrate strong performance across core subjects, with 86% achieving proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and 79% meeting or exceeding standards in Math. These results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence and effective instruction. PS 85 serves families in a well-educated community where 53% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $97,233.

The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 10.2% creates a stable environment that supports student learning and family engagement. Located in the dynamic Long Island City area of Queens, PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone operates within a thriving urban community that offers students exposure to diverse experiences while maintaining strong academic standards and community connections.