Ps/is 119 Glendale (the)

PS/IS 119 Glendale serves 1,199 students from kindergarten through eighth grade in this well-established Queens neighborhood. With 76 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for meaningful classroom interaction. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive 8.0 out of 10 rating and ranking in the 90th percentile statewide at #454 out of 4,758 New York schools.

Students consistently excel in core subjects, with 83% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 77% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics across all grade levels. As a regular public school, PS/IS 119 Glendale provides comprehensive elementary and middle school education in a diverse urban setting. The school serves families in a stable middle-class community where the median household income reaches $85,127 and homeownership reflects long-term neighborhood investment with median home values around $834,400.

The surrounding Glendale area, with over 105,000 residents, maintains a moderate poverty rate of 11.5% and benefits from a solid educational foundation, with one-third of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher. This combination of academic excellence and community stability makes PS/IS 119 an attractive option for families seeking quality public education in Queens.