At a Glance
A large, academically strong Elmhurst zoned school with one of the richest program menus in District 24.
Best suited for
Elmhurst families in the zoned area who want strong academics across PK–8 and a deep extracurricular menu without leaving the neighborhood, and who are prepared to be active partners around attendance.
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 at 76% leads District 24, with grade 3 math hitting an exceptional 88.5%
- Zero suspensions across the three most recent reported years — a rare record in a school this size
- A genuinely broad extracurricular menu including coding, gardening, yoga, game design, guitar, yearbook, and full arts and athletics programming
- Parent-school trust at 98% for both teachers and the principal, with 100% of teachers reporting strong student relationships
- Uncommon combination of ELL support and an Accelerated/Honors track under one roof in a zoned school
Things to consider
- Chronic absenteeism at 78.5% is the headline concern — ask specifically what attendance supports and outreach look like
- With 1,199 students, this is a large school; families seeking a tight, small-community feel should visit during a transition period
- PTA fundraising runs at $23 per student, below the district average of $32, so enrichment leans on school budgets rather than parent dollars
- The demographic mix is heavily Asian and Hispanic — families seeking a more evenly distributed U.S. racial mix should weigh this going in
- Parent survey response rate of 59% means the glowing satisfaction numbers reflect slightly more than half of families
Based on 2024-25 data
School SummaryDistrict 24
P.S. 102 sits in the top tier of District 24 schools — its overall score of 2.84 out of 4 places it well above the district average of 2.12, alongside peer standouts like P.S. 007 Louis F. Simeone and Central Queens Academy Charter. Among large zoned schools in the district, this is one of the strongest academic performers.
Academics
ELA at 66% and math at 76.1% put P.S. 102 comfortably above the District 24 averages of 51% ELA and 55% math. The improvement has been steady: ELA climbed from 52% in 2016 to 66% today, and math jumped from 55% to 76% over the same span, with grade 3 math reaching a striking 88.5%. After a 2022 dip (math fell to 52%), the rebound since has been sharp and consistent. This is one of the stronger academic records in the district.
Culture
Day to day, this feels like a school where families are bought in — 98% parent-principal trust, 100% of teachers reporting strong relationships, and 97% teacher-reported safety. Parent satisfaction (94%) essentially matches the district average, and zero suspensions over the past three reported years suggest a discipline climate that runs on relationships rather than removals. The number that complicates the picture is chronic absenteeism at 78.5%, which is high and notably elevated among Asian and White subgroups — worth asking the school about its attendance supports.
Community
Three in five students are Asian and another third are Hispanic, with smaller Black, White, multi-racial, and Native American shares — a population that mirrors Elmhurst's identity as one of Queens' most diverse immigrant-rooted neighborhoods. About 14% of students have IEPs, and ELL support programming points to real investment in English learners alongside an Accelerated/Honors academic track. The economic need index of 69% indicates a working- and middle-class school serving families across income levels.
Neighborhood
Elmhurst is one of western Queens' densest, most family-rich corners — about 23.5% of households include children, median income sits around $68,000, and the neighborhood skews heavily toward renters, with only about 27% homeownership and a median home value near $693,000. Roughly 30% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is well-served by the M and R trains: Grand Av-Newtown is about a 6-minute walk, Woodhaven Blvd roughly 10 minutes, and Elmhurst Av around 14 minutes away.
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
Science Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Science 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) · 627 families responded (59% rate)
Programs & Activities
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
How to get in, step by step
Pre-K
P.S. 102 Bayview also has Pre-K classes. They're a separate application from kindergarten, made on MySchools.
Pre-K application
Applications typically open in the winter and close in the spring, with offers in late spring; the city announces exact dates each year.
Kindergarten
P.S. 102 Bayview 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.
Kindergarten application
- Opens
- Wed, Dec 9
- Closes
- Fri, Jan 22
- Offers
- Tue, Mar 30
The DOE’s published dates.
- 1Check that your address is inside the zone — zones change, so confirm it before you sign a lease.
- 2Apply during the kindergarten application, even with a zoned seat.
- 3Rank this school along with any others you'd take, in true preference order.
Middle school (6th grade)
Middle school is one citywide application, made in 5th grade. P.S. 102 Bayview admits through one program, and each one has its own admissions method:
- P.S./I.S. 102QZoned121 seats
Middle school application
- Opened
- Wed, Oct 14
- Closes
- Fri, Dec 11
- Offers
- Wed, Apr 7
The DOE’s published dates.
- 1Apply on MySchools during the middle school application, in 5th grade.
- 2Zoned programs give priority to students who live in the zone — a priority, not a guaranteed seat.
- 3Rank programs in true preference order — the match places your child in the highest-ranked one that offers a seat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 102 Bayview a good school?
- On Motley, P.S. 102 Bayview earns an overall rating of 71/100 — 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 24 average.
- What grades does P.S. 102 Bayview serve?
- P.S. 102 Bayview serves grades Pre-K to 8.
- How do students get into P.S. 102 Bayview?
- P.S. 102 Bayview admits by zone. For elementary grades, children who live in its zone get a guaranteed seat; for the older grades, living in the zone gives priority, not a guaranteed seat.
- Is P.S. 102 Bayview public, charter, or private?
- P.S. 102 Bayview is a public school in NYC Community School District 24.
- What neighborhood is P.S. 102 Bayview in?
- P.S. 102 Bayview is in Elmhurst, Queens.