Average
#1866 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 39% in state
Ps/is 295
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
222-14 JAMAICA AVE, Queens Village, NY 11428
Enrollment
561
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
561
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,866 of 4,742
In Queens Village
#4 of 8
public schools
In district
#15 of 46
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
Equity
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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Ps/is 295
Elementary School in Queens Village · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ps/is 295
Ps/is 295 is a public elementary school in Queens Village, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29. Ps/is 295 serves approximately 561 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/is 295 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,866 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Ps/is 295 show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 5.6
- NY avg 5.9
Score Breakdown
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Ps/is 295 — Students at Ps/is 295 score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 35 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: 6.3/10.
How Ps/is 295 Compares
See how Ps/is 295 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
222-14 JAMAICA AVE, Queens Village, NY 11428
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ps/is 295 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Floral Park), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 18 WINCHESTER (rated 7.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Elmont), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Queens Village, see our Queens Village schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 33 EDWARD M FUNK Queens Village | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 18 WINCHESTER Queens Village | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE SCHOOL Floral Park | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| SS JOACHIM & ANNE SCHOOL Queens Village | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| PS 34 JOHN HARVARD Queens Village | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL Queens Village | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| JEAN NUZZI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Queens Village | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Queens Village | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| PS 133 Bellerose | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| DBA THE NURTURING CENTER AND ACADEMY Queens Village | 1.2 mi | 4.9 |
| QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL OF TEACHING LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Bellerose | 1.6 mi | 8.4 |
| PS/IS 208 Bellerose | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL Elmont | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| PS/MS 147 RONALD MCNAIR Cambria Heights | 1.7 mi | 4.2 |
| PS/IS 266 Bellerose | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S CENTER Bellerose | 1.7 mi | — |
| PS 23 AT QUEENS CHILDREN CENTER Bellerose | 1.7 mi | 3.4 |
| BELLAIRE SCHOOL (THE) Queens Village | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| FLORAL PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Floral Park | 1.4 mi | 8.5 |
| PS 191 MAYFLOWER Floral Park | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11428 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,977
Median Home Value
$666,200
Median Rent
$1,827/mo
Population
18,898
College Educated
27.7%
Homeownership
73.3%
Avg Commute
44.3 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
46.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALDEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Alden, NY | 6.8 |
| APALACHIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Apalachin, NY | 6.8 |
| CROMPOND SCHOOL Yorktown Heights, NY | 6.8 |
| DOWS LANE (K-3) SCHOOL Irvington, NY | 6.8 |
| DUANESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Delanson, NY | 6.8 |
| FISHKILL PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wappingers Falls, NY | 6.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ps/is 295
What grades does Ps/is 295 serve?
Ps/is 295 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ps/is 295?
Ps/is 295 has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 295?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 295 is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/is 295 rank in NY?
Ps/is 295 ranks #1,866 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/is 295's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/is 295 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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/is 295?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/is 295 has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/is 295 a charter school?
No, Ps/is 295 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/is 295 a Title I school?
No, Ps/is 295 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/is 295?
73.8% of students at Ps/is 295 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 73.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (718) 464-1433
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29- District Enrollment
- 23,648
- Schools in District
- 46
- District Rank
- #15 of 46
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