P.S. 046 Alley Pond

Test scores here hover right around District 26 averages: ELA proficiency of 71.7% falls slightly below the district's 75.8%, while math at 80.3% essentially matches the district average of 80.2%. The overall quality score of 3.04 out of 4 is marginally below the district average of 3.12. Looking at the grade-level breakdown, fifth graders perform strongest (77.9% ELA, 83.3% math), while fourth graders show slightly more room to grow, particularly in math at 77.6%. The historical trend shows expected fluctuation — a dip in 2024 (60% ELA) followed by recovery in 2025 (71.7% ELA) — suggesting the school maintains a consistent performance rather than dramatic improvement or decline.

This is where P.S. 046 truly shines. Survey results are exceptional across the board: 92% parent satisfaction, 98% parent-teacher trust, and 98% parent-principal trust. Teachers report 99% trust in leadership and 97% instruction quality, with 96% feeling safe in the building. The school has maintained zero suspensions for three consecutive years — a remarkable record that speaks to a restorative or preventative approach to discipline. Family engagement shows in the survey response rate of 167 families, though this represents about a third of eligible households. The attendance rate of 94.2% tracks with the district average, suggesting consistent daily presence.

The student body is majority Asian (64%), with Hispanic students at 15%, white students at 11%, Black students at 5%, and multi-racial students at 3%. About a quarter of students (26%) have IEPs, which is notable and suggests strong special education services. The economic need index of 40.9% indicates a mixed-income population, reflecting the neighborhood's comfortable but not exclusively wealthy character. With a diversity index of 64%, the school offers meaningful exposure to different backgrounds within a community that remains relatively homogeneous in some respects.

Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills is a stable, residential neighborhood in Queens with single-family homes, good schools, and a suburban feel. The area scores high on safety (73/100) and stability (97/100), with a strong homeownership rate of 72.5% and median household income around $104,000. Families with children make up about a quarter of households. The neighborhood is less transit-rich (26/100), so most families drive or walk to school. There's easy access to parks and the neighborhood has a reputation for being child-friendly, though it's not particularly walkable to mass transit.

A car-dependent neighborhood — families typically drive, though some walk from nearby blocks. Not ideal for families relying on public transit.