P.S. 079 Francis Lewis vs P.S. 219 Paul Klapper
Public · Whitestone-Beechhurst
P.S. 079 Francis Lewis
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
Public · Kew Gardens Hills
P.S. 219 Paul Klapper
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE
P.S. 079 Francis Lewis and P.S. 219 Paul Klapper 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. 219 Paul Klapper leads on student diversity. Overall: 90/100 (P.S. 079 Francis Lewis) vs 64/100 (P.S. 219 Paul Klapper).
How they compare
| Metric | P.S. 079 Francis Lewis | P.S. 219 Paul Klapper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 90/100 (leads) | 64/100 |
| ELA proficiency | 85% (leads) | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 95% (leads) | 64% |
| Attendance | 95% (leads) | 93% |
| Student diversity | 56% | 67% (leads) |
| Average class size | 25 | 25 |
| Parent satisfaction | 96/100 (leads) | 94/100 |
| Program breadth | — | 35/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 079 Francis Lewis or P.S. 219 Paul Klapper a better fit?
- P.S. 079 Francis Lewis and P.S. 219 Paul Klapper 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. 219 Paul Klapper 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. 219 Paul Klapper compare on test scores?
- P.S. 079 Francis Lewis: 85% ELA proficiency and 95% math proficiency. P.S. 219 Paul Klapper: 63% ELA and 64% math.
- What grades do P.S. 079 Francis Lewis and P.S. 219 Paul Klapper serve?
- P.S. 079 Francis Lewis serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE; P.S. 219 Paul Klapper serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE.
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