PS 90 Horace Mann

PS 90 Horace Mann serves 587 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth in Richmond Hill, Queens. This elementary school maintains a supportive learning environment with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio and 42 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive 8.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 90th percentile statewide at #461 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools.

Students excel particularly in English Language Arts and reading, with 100% achieving proficient or above levels across all grades. Mathematics shows room for continued growth, with 50% of students reaching proficiency standards. PS 90 serves families in a stable, middle-class community where the median household income reaches $79,101 and homeownership is common, with median home values of $729,400.

About 30% of neighborhood residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate remains relatively low at 11.9%. The school's location in Richmond Hill places it within a diverse, established Queens neighborhood that balances urban conveniences with a more residential feel, providing students with access to the cultural richness of New York City while maintaining a strong community atmosphere.