Woodside Community School (the)

Woodside Community School serves 493 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in the diverse Woodside neighborhood of Queens. This well-performing elementary school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 with 29 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive meaningful attention and support. The school demonstrates strong academic achievement, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranking in the 86th percentile statewide at #693 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools.

Students show solid proficiency rates with 75% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and 71% in mathematics, reflecting the school's commitment to comprehensive academic development. Woodside Community School sits in a vibrant, working-class neighborhood where the median household income is $72,273 and home values average $645,900. The community shows economic stability with a relatively low poverty rate of 10.1%, and about one-third of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The ZIP code area is home to nearly 87,000 residents, creating a bustling, multicultural environment. Located on 57th Street in the heart of Woodside, the school serves families in one of Queens' most culturally rich neighborhoods, known for its strong community connections and accessibility to Manhattan.