P.S. 193 Alfred J. Kennedy

ELA proficiency at 77.1% and math at 78.9% both run well above the District 25 averages of 65% and 70%, respectively, and the school's overall score of 3.12/4 sits a clear step above the district's 2.69/4. ELA in particular has climbed substantially over the past decade — from 55.5% in 2016 to 77.1% in 2025, with a sharp jump in the most recent year. Math has been more variable but consistently strong, peaking at 84.7% in 2019. By grade, ELA proficiency grows from 70% in Grade 3 to 84% in Grade 5, while math is strongest in Grade 3 (88%) and dips to 69% in Grade 5 — a familiar pattern where upper-grade math gets harder for everyone.

Daily attendance at 95.1% is comfortably above the district average, and the school has reported zero suspensions across three consecutive years — a meaningful marker of a calm, well-managed environment. Parent survey signals are uniformly strong: 96% parent-teacher trust, 94% parent-principal trust, and 93% parent satisfaction suggest families feel genuinely heard, and 471 family survey responses shows they show up in large numbers to be heard. Teachers report 98% safety and 93% instructional quality, with 92% principal trust — the one softer spot is teacher collegial trust at 78%, worth asking about if staff cohesion matters to your child.

The student body is roughly half White, a quarter Asian, and about a fifth Hispanic, with very low Black enrollment — a mix that mirrors Whitestone-Beechhurst's solidly middle-class character (median household income $95,490, 7.4% poverty rate, 70% homeownership). The school's economic need index of 28.8 is relatively low by city standards, consistent with an affluent, owner-occupied catchment. About 16% of students have IEPs, indicating a meaningful inclusion of students with disabilities alongside the general-education population.

Whitestone-Beechhurst is a family-oriented residential pocket in northeastern Queens where nearly 70% of households own their homes and median household income sits just under $100,000 — a solidly middle-class, largely owner-occupied community. About a fifth of households have children under 18, and roughly 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, pointing to a well-educated base of families who tend to stay put. The neighborhood skews quieter and more suburban-feeling than much of Queens, which fits a school culture that emphasizes stability and continuity.

There are no subway stations within walking distance of the school, so families rely on cars, school buses, or local drop-off arrangements to get here.