P.S. 060 Woodhaven

P.S. 060 Woodhaven outperforms District 27 averages with 61.7% ELA proficiency (district: 56.1%) and 73.8% math proficiency (district: 57.3%) — a 17-percentage-point advantage in math that stands out. The school's overall score of 2.71/4 also exceeds the district average of 2.27. However, test scores have been volatile over time: they climbed steadily from 2016-2019 (ELA from 44.8% to 58%, math from 54.2% to 72.1%), then dropped sharply during the pandemic to 37.6% ELA and 42.5% math in 2022, before rebounding strongly to their current highs. The most recent scores represent a full recovery and then some. Grade-level data shows particularly strong fourth-grade math (80.9%) and solid third and fifth grade performance across both subjects.

The school boasts exceptional trust and relationship metrics: 97% parent-teacher trust, 97% parent-principal trust, 97% strong relationships, and 99% teacher-principal trust — numbers that reflect a tightly knit school community where families and staff feel genuinely connected. Teacher-reported safety is nearly universal at 97%, well above the district average of 92.6%. Discipline is exemplary with zero suspensions recorded across the past three school years. However, chronic absenteeism is a serious concern at 66.8% — far too many students are missing significant portions of school. This disconnect between high trust/high safety and poor attendance suggests the school culture is warm and welcoming, but something is preventing consistent daily attendance for many families.

With 1,021 students, P.S. 060 serves a predominantly Hispanic community (71%) alongside 20% Asian, 4% Black, and small percentages of white and multi-racial students. The diversity index sits at 50%. Approximately 14% of students have IEPs. The school reflects its neighborhood demographics — Woodhaven is a working- to middle-class Queens community with a 67.7% economic need index, suggesting many families face financial challenges despite the area's solid median household income of $83,223. The PTA's extraordinary fundraising of over $2.2 million ($2,162 per student) indicates deep family engagement and substantial volunteer energy.

Woodhaven is a stable, residential Queens neighborhood characterized by tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and a strong homeownership culture at nearly 52%. The median home value of $690,102 reflects a neighborhood where families are investing long-term. The area scores in the 57th percentile for family density, meaning it's a place where children are common. Safety indicators show moderate crime density and a collision rate worth noting for families walking to school. Transit access is average for Queens. The neighborhood's low poverty rate (10%) and solid education orientation score suggest a community that values stability and education.

Woodhaven's residential layout and moderate transit score mean most families walk or drive. Parents should be aware of collision rates when walking near major intersections.