P.S./I.S. 295

Test scores here are notably above district averages — 70% ELA proficiency versus the district's 57%, and 68.4% math versus the district's 54%. The school's trajectory tells a clear story: in 2016, only half of students were passing ELA and fewer than 40% were passing math; by 2025, those numbers have nearly reversed. The strongest performance is in grades 3-5, where math proficiency hits 80-89% and ELA reaches 77%, while middle school scores are solid if more mixed. The overall 2.77 score outpaces the district average of 2.21, placing this school among the higher-performing options in District 29.

The survey data here is striking — 91% parent satisfaction, 95% parent-teacher trust, and 95% parent-principal trust are exceptional even by city standards. Teachers report 98% feeling safe and 90% believe in instruction quality. There's a 100% rate on 'strong relationships,' suggesting a genuinely connected school community. The catch: chronic absenteeism sits at 75.7%, which drags the raw attendance rate down to 92.9% — barely above the district average despite the strong relational climate. Zero suspensions over three years reflects a restorative or low-incident approach, though it's unclear what role that plays in the absenteeism picture.

The student body reflects its Queens Village neighborhood — a majority-minority school with 36% Hispanic, 30% Asian, 24% Black, and 5% Native American students. The diversity index of 78% is notably high, and with 61% economic need, this is a working-middle-class community school in a borough where that mix is increasingly rare. Class sizes average 23.1, matching the district average, and 19% of students have IEPs — slightly elevated but not unusual for a zoned K-8.

Queens Village is one of Queens' more stable, residential neighborhoods with 73% homeownership and a median home value over $630,000. The poverty rate is low at 8.8%, and the education orientation score of 71 reflects a community that prioritizes schools. Safety scores are moderate (64th percentile), while the transit score is low (33rd) — this is a car-dependent area where families likely drive or rely on the bus. There's no subway access nearby. The neighborhood scores high on stability (98th percentile) and health environment (83rd), suggesting clean air and established infrastructure.

Queens Village is largely residential and car-dependent with limited transit options. Most families drive or use bus routes; there is no nearby subway. The area is walkable for local errands but not convenient for citywide commuting.