P.S. 036 Saint Albans School

The 2025 test scores — 48.7% ELA and 49.2% Math — represent a dramatic jump from the low 20-30% range the school posted in recent years, but they're still below the district averages of 56.9% ELA and 53.7% Math. The Grade 3 scores are notably stronger (68.4% ELA, 63.2% Math), suggesting recent cohorts may be performing better, while Grade 5 Math drops to just 31.6%. The historical data shows a troubling decline from 2016 through 2019 followed by recovery, indicating the school has faced consistency challenges. At 1.96 out of 4 overall, the school's overall score lags behind the district average of 2.21.

The survey data reveals a stark divide. Parents feel genuinely welcomed — 95% satisfaction, 98% parent-teacher trust, and 100% reporting strong relationships — creating a warm, community feel. However, teachers report only 37% trust in the principal and 64% collegial trust among staff, the lowest metrics in the profile. Teacher-reported safety (87%) also trails the district average (94%). Attendance is a concern: while the overall rate matches the district at 90.8%, chronic absenteeism sits at a troubling 62.6%, with boys (65.1%) and Black students (64.8%) disproportionately affected. On a positive note, suspensions are effectively nonexistent with a 0% rate.

The student body is predominantly Black (72%) with significant Hispanic representation (16%), reflecting the neighborhood demographics. At 290 students, the school is small and intimate. Nearly a quarter of students (23%) have IEPs, and the economic need index of 72.2% indicates substantial poverty. Despite these challenges, the community appears engaged — 104 families completed surveys, and the diversity index of 49% shows moderate demographic variety.

St. Albans is a historically stable Queens neighborhood with a strong homeownership culture (74.7%) and median household income of $97,911 — notably higher than many surrounding areas. The poverty rate is low at 9.2%. However, the education orientation score of 37.55 suggests this isn't a particularly education-focused community by NYC metrics. Safety scores are moderate (65), while the stability score is exceptionally high at 97, reflecting long-term residents and neighborhood permanence. Transit access is limited (38.7), meaning most families likely walk or drive.

Given the low transit score, most families probably walk or drive to this zoned school. The neighborhood's grid layout and primarily residential character make walking feasible for those who live within the zone.