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P.S. 079 Francis Lewis vs P.S. 164 Queens Valley

Public · Whitestone-Beechhurst

P.S. 079 Francis Lewis

Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE

Public · Kew Gardens Hills

P.S. 164 Queens Valley

Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE

P.S. 079 Francis Lewis and P.S. 164 Queens Valley are both public schools in Whitestone-Beechhurst and Kew Gardens Hills. P.S. 079 Francis Lewis leads on overall rating and ela proficiency; P.S. 164 Queens Valley leads on student diversity. Overall: 90/100 (P.S. 079 Francis Lewis) vs 64/100 (P.S. 164 Queens Valley).

How they compare

P.S. 079 Francis Lewis compared with P.S. 164 Queens Valley, metric by metric
MetricP.S. 079 Francis LewisP.S. 164 Queens Valley
Overall rating
90/100 (leads)
64/100
ELA proficiency
85% (leads)
64%
Math proficiency
95% (leads)
63%
Attendance
95% (leads)
94%
Student diversity
56%
72% (leads)
Average class size
25
25
Parent satisfaction
96/100 (leads)
93/100
Program breadth
35/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is P.S. 079 Francis Lewis or P.S. 164 Queens Valley a better fit?
P.S. 079 Francis Lewis and P.S. 164 Queens Valley are both public schools in Whitestone-Beechhurst and Kew Gardens Hills. P.S. 079 Francis Lewis leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency, while P.S. 164 Queens Valley leads on student diversity. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
How do P.S. 079 Francis Lewis and P.S. 164 Queens Valley compare on test scores?
P.S. 079 Francis Lewis: 85% ELA proficiency and 95% math proficiency. P.S. 164 Queens Valley: 64% ELA and 63% math.
What grades do P.S. 079 Francis Lewis and P.S. 164 Queens Valley serve?
P.S. 079 Francis Lewis serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE; P.S. 164 Queens Valley serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE.

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