The Bellaire School

Test scores at The Bellaire School have been volatile over the past decade, with a sharp dip during the pandemic years (2022-2024) followed by a strong rebound in 2025. The current 53.5% ELA and 52.1% math proficiency rates represent the school's best performance since at least 2016, but both remain below the district averages of 56.9% ELA and 53.7% math. Third and fifth graders perform strongest, with fifth grade reaching 58.1% ELA proficiency — notably higher than the district average for that grade span.

The school's climate data tells a story of strong trust between families, teachers, and leadership — parent satisfaction sits at 94%, teacher-principal trust at 97%, and teacher-reported safety at an exceptional 99%. However, there's a disconnect between these strong relational metrics and attendance: chronic absenteeism stands at 59.5%, meaning roughly 3 in 5 students missed significant school time. This pattern holds across demographic groups, with Asian students (66.9%) and multiracial students (68%) showing the highest chronic absenteeism rates. Discipline is not a concern — the school has had zero suspensions for three consecutive years.

With 743 students, The Bellaire School reflects the diversity of Queens Village: 37% Asian, 22% Black, 23% Hispanic, 11% Native American, and smaller populations of white and multiracial students. The diversity index of 85% is notably high. However, only 4% of students identify as white in a neighborhood that is 72.7% homeowner-occupied — suggesting this zoned school may serve a different demographic than the surrounding area's homeowners. The economic need index of 63.1% indicates significant student poverty, and 16% of students receive special education services.

Queens Village is a stable, residential neighborhood in central Queens with a strong family orientation — 72.7% homeownership and a 97.7 stability score reflect this. The median household income of $98,047 is solid for Queens, and the poverty rate is low at 8.8%. Education orientation scores well at 70.88, suggesting families here value schooling. Transit options are limited (33.33 score), so most families drive or walk. Safety scores are moderate at 63.6, and environmental health indicators show some concern with elevated asthma rates and lead exposure risks.

Most families walk or drive to this zoned school; the neighborhood is car-oriented with limited transit options, so families should expect a commute by vehicle for most errand-running.