At a Glance
A large zoned elementary in family-dense Jamaica where test scores have climbed dramatically while chronic absenteeism remains stubbornly high.
Best suited for
Families who want a large, diverse, academically strong zoned school with deep parent involvement — and who can support consistent attendance and engagement from home.
Overall Rating
Rating = average of NY State ELA + math proficiency, grades 3–8
Bands are Motley's thresholds on a 0–100 scale, not New York State performance levels.
How this is scored→What stands out
- Math proficiency of 75.8% runs more than 20 points above the district average, making this one of the stronger math performers in the area.
- ELA proficiency has climbed 23 points since 2016 — one of the more dramatic sustained improvements in the district.
- Zero suspensions for three consecutive years, paired with 99% parent-principal trust, signals an unusually calm and connected school climate.
- Parent survey response rate of 88% with 950 responses shows families here are highly engaged in the school's life.
- At 1,220 students, P.S. 95 is one of the larger zoned elementaries in the borough, which means broader course offerings and more peer groups but less intimacy.
Things to consider
- Chronic absenteeism at 50.5% is high — even if instruction is strong, missing that much school undermines consistency for individual students.
- PTA fundraising at $10 per student is well below the district's $33, which may limit enrichment programming, field trips, and classroom extras.
- With 1,220 students, the school can feel less intimate than smaller neighborhood elementaries; families who value tight-knit community should weigh that.
- The high economic need index (76.2) means resources are stretched, even though the academic results don't show it.
- Attendance at 87% trails the district by nearly four points — worth asking the school how they're tackling it.
Based on 2024-25 data
School SummaryDistrict 29
Within District 29, P.S. 95 sits comfortably above the district average overall score of 2.21/4 with its 2.87/4, placing it among the stronger zoned public schools but below the two nearby Success Academy charters that top the local peer list.
Academics
P.S. 95's trajectory is one of the more striking turnarounds in District 29. ELA proficiency has climbed from 44.8% in 2016 to 67.6% in 2025 — a 23-point jump — while math has nearly doubled from 46% to 75.8%. Both subjects sit comfortably above district averages (56.9% ELA, 53.7% math), with math standing out as a real strength. Scores by grade are consistent: third-graders hit 82.7% in math, fourth-graders 76.4% in ELA, fifth-graders 69.2% in math — no weak link in the lineup.
Culture
The school's culture numbers tell two different stories. On the trust and satisfaction side, the figures are extraordinary: 98-99% parent-teacher-principal trust, 99% parent satisfaction, 93% teacher-reported safety, and zero suspensions for three straight years. That's an unusually peaceful, high-trust environment. But chronic absenteeism sits at 50.5% — meaning half the students miss enough school to count as chronically absent — and overall attendance at 87% trails the district's 90.9%. The school is functioning well on the days kids show up; the challenge is getting them there consistently.
Community
P.S. 95 draws a heavily Asian (42%) and Hispanic (40%) student body, with smaller Black (10%) and Native American (6%) populations — a mix that mirrors Jamaica's immigrant-rooted character. The economic need index of 76.2 indicates most families are at or near the poverty line, and only 12% of students have IEPs. PTA fundraising is unusually low at $10 per student versus the district's $33, which likely reflects both the school's economic reality and the fact that the PTA's strength here is in volunteer hours rather than dollars.
Neighborhood
The school sits in Jamaica, a dense, working-class corner of Queens where median household income is around $61,800 and about a quarter of households include children. Homeownership is low at 24.2%, meaning most families rent, and just under a quarter of adults have a bachelor's degree. It's a neighborhood shaped by immigration and multigenerational households, where the public school carries real weight as a community institution.
The F train stops at Jamaica-179 St about a two-minute walk from the school, with 169 St (F) roughly eleven minutes on foot — both well within range for families commuting in.
Academic Performance
ELA Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Math Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Historical Trends
The dashed line marks 2023, when New York changed its grades 3–8 state tests. Scores before and after it aren’t directly comparable.
2020–2021 data unavailable due to COVID-19
Source: NYC DOE School Quality Reports
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 950 families responded (88% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
PTA Fundraising
Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database (2023-24)
Economic Need & Special Populations
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Kindergarten
P.S. 095 Eastwood has an attendance zone. At elementary level, in-zone students get a guaranteed seat. Every family still applies on MySchools: the application confirms the zoned seat, and ranking other schools doesn't cost you it.
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- Opens
- Wed, Dec 9
- Closes
- Fri, Jan 22
- Offers
- Tue, Mar 30
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 095 Eastwood a good school?
- On Motley, P.S. 095 Eastwood earns an overall rating of 72/100 — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. Its state test results run above the District 29 average.
- What grades does P.S. 095 Eastwood serve?
- P.S. 095 Eastwood serves grades K to 5.
- How do students get into P.S. 095 Eastwood?
- P.S. 095 Eastwood admits by zone — children who live in its attendance zone get a guaranteed seat.
- Is P.S. 095 Eastwood public, charter, or private?
- P.S. 095 Eastwood is a public school in NYC Community School District 29.
- What neighborhood is P.S. 095 Eastwood in?
- P.S. 095 Eastwood is in Jamaica, Queens.