At a Glance
A screened, family-built K-8 in Glendale where math scores run nearly 20 points above the district — and parents are deeply, visibly invested.
Best suited for
Families who want a screened K-8 with serious academics, a deep arts and extracurricular menu, and an involved parent community — and who can handle a car-dependent commute in western Queens.
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
- Screened admissions set it apart from most zoned district schools and help explain the strong academic profile.
- Math proficiency has climbed roughly 10 points over the past decade, a real and sustained trajectory.
- An unusually rich arts program — full orchestra, concert band, chorus, performing arts, even ballroom dancing alongside the standard band and chorus.
- Parent and teacher trust scores are exceptional: 98-100% across nearly every survey dimension.
- Effectively zero suspensions over the past three years, against a district average suspension rate of 0.18%.
- Program richness score of 100/100, with offerings ranging from National Junior Honor Society to Urban Advantage science and a school newspaper.
Things to consider
- Chronic absenteeism is reported at 79% — high overall and strikingly so for Asian students (96.7%); ask the school what this means in practice.
- Science proficiency at 28.3% is a clear weak spot compared to the school's strong ELA and math showing.
- Middle school scores dip, particularly seventh-grade ELA at 59.4% — the transition from elementary is where this school is least consistent.
- The nearest subway is an 18-minute walk; commuting without a car means a bus or a long stroller-haul.
- As a screened school, admission is not guaranteed — families should understand the criteria before banking on it.
Based on 2024-25 data
School SummaryDistrict 24
In a district where the average school scores 2.12/4 overall and roughly 52% of students meet ELA standards, P.S./I.S. 119 is a clear standout — its 2.89/4 and 70%+ proficiency rates place it among the top performers in District 24, behind only P.S. 7 Simeone and a couple of charter options.
Academics
At 70.8% ELA and 73.9% math proficiency, P.S./I.S. 119 sits roughly 20 percentage points above the District 24 average in both subjects. Math has been on a clear upward climb — from 64.2% in 2016 to 73.9% in 2025 — while ELA has held steady in the low 70s since 2018, with a small dip this year. The lower elementary grades are the engine: third through fifth graders post 80%+ in both ELA and math. The picture softens in middle school, especially seventh-grade ELA at 59.4%. Science proficiency is 28.3%, a meaningful gap worth flagging.
Culture
The school feels stable and well-led by the numbers. Teacher trust in the principal is at 100%, parent-teacher trust at 98%, and teacher-reported safety at 99% — all well above district averages. Discipline is essentially a non-issue, with one suspension in 2023-24 and a 0% suspension rate. Attendance is healthy at 93.3%, slightly above the district norm. The chronic absenteeism figure of 79% is the one blemish — and it skews sharply by subgroup, reaching 96.7% among Asian students. Worth asking the school how they define and report this and what supports are in place.
Community
The student body mirrors Glendale's ethnic mix: 35% White, 32% Asian, 29% Hispanic, with smaller Black, multiracial, and Native American populations. The diversity index of 70% is high. About 11% of students have IEPs, and the economic need index of 48.9% puts the school roughly in the middle of the city — neither affluent nor high-poverty. ELL support is available, though English language learners are not a large share of the population. The 1,214 enrollment makes this a sizable K-8 by NYC standards.
Neighborhood
Glendale is a working- and middle-class Queens neighborhood of mostly homeowners — nearly half of households own their place, and the median home value is around $774,000, with a median household income just under $97,000. About one in five households has children, and a quarter of adults have a bachelor's degree. The neighborhood has a low poverty rate and the feel of a stable, family-oriented community where many parents grew up or moved specifically for the schools.
The nearest subway is the Middle Village–Metropolitan Av station on the M line, about an 18-minute walk — most families will drive, bus, or carpool rather than take the train.
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) · 580 families responded (48% 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
Kindergarten
P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale 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./I.S. 119 The Glendale admits through 2 programs, and each one has its own admissions method:
- Beacon Middle School ProgramScreened73 seats
- The Glendale (P.S. / I.S. 119) Zoned ProgramZoned124 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.
- 2Screened programs rank 4th-grade course grades, so last year's report card is the one that counts.
- 3Zoned programs give priority to students who live in the zone — a priority, not a guaranteed seat.
- 4Rank 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./I.S. 119 The Glendale a good school?
- On Motley, P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale 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 24 average.
- What grades does P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale serve?
- P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale serves grades K to 8.
- How do students get into P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale?
- P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale is a screened school — it admits by application, ranking applicants on their course grades (4th grade for middle school, the 7th-grade core-course average for high school); a few schools add an assessment, writing sample, or interview.
- Is P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale public, charter, or private?
- P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale is a public school in NYC Community School District 24.
- What neighborhood is P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale in?
- P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale is in Glendale, Queens.