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Ps 12 James B Colgate

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Ps 12 James B Colgate ranks 823 rd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

823^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 66% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Ps 12 James B Colgate is an elementary school in Woodside, New York, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the New York City Geographic District #24. Over the past 10 years, this school has consistently ranked in the top half of New York elementary schools, earning 3 or 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and outperforming the district and state averages in academic proficiency.

Ps 12 James B Colgate stands out for its strong academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the district and state. The school also demonstrates effective support for diverse learners, such as male students, Asian students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking higher than nearby schools like Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan and Ps 7 Louis F Simeone in these areas. The school's significant increase in per-student spending over the past few years may have contributed to its academic success and ability to maintain a favorable student-teacher ratio.

Ps 12 James B Colgate's consistent academic excellence and supportive environment for diverse learners make it a standout elementary school within its district. Its success can serve as a model for other schools and provide valuable insights into effective educational practices that benefit all students.

838

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$30,671

Per pupil spending ?

85.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

42-00 72nd St
Woodside, NY 11377

(718) 424-5905

District: New York City Geographic District #24

Students who attend Ps 12 James B Colgate usually attend:

Middle:

Is 125 Thomas J McCann Woodside

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

54.3%

Hispanic:

38.4%

White:

2.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2015 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (63% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in New York City Geographic District #24

✓Above the New York median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg48%

New York avg55%

823^rd of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▼ down 15 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 31Elementary Schools in the New York City Geographic District #24

544^th of 874New York City Geographic District #24 among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	65.0	823 of 2445	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.6	737 of 2445	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.0	629 of 2439	74.2%	★★★★☆
2022	73.5	574 of 2434	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	67.1	675 of 2201	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.9	494 of 2413	79.5%	★★★★☆
2018	77.4	457 of 2395	80.9%	★★★★☆
2017	70.0	668 of 2386	72.0%	★★★★☆
2016	75.3	520 of 2366	78.0%	★★★★☆
2015	78.4	437 of 2352	81.4%	★★★★☆
2014	79.9	380 of 2345	83.8%	★★★★☆
2013	71.7	562 of 2325	75.8%	★★★★☆
2012	73.0	620 of 2320	73.3%	★★★★☆
2011	73.8	570 of 2286	75.1%	★★★★☆
2010	68.5	742 of 2263	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	67.7	802 of 2257	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.2	881 of 2227	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.7	1173 of 2219	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	66.9	858 of 2206	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	55.8	353 of 696	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.5	318 of 662	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.7	264 of 605	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.3	308 of 671	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.5	236 of 430	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.9	229 of 548	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.0	239 of 601	60.2%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	47.1	484 of 1117	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.8	321 of 1066	69.9%	★★★★☆
2023	52.5	346 of 1001	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.3	233 of 1027	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	46.6	213 of 454	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.2	212 of 860	75.3%	★★★★☆
2018	61.6	227 of 938	75.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	61.8	861 of 2409	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.5	781 of 2413	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.0	673 of 2403	72.0%	★★★★☆
2022	73.9	538 of 2401	77.6%	★★★★☆
2021	62.1	692 of 1955	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.2	480 of 2357	79.6%	★★★★☆
2018	75.4	482 of 2338	79.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	44.2	852 of 1569	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.0	891 of 1531	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.4	549 of 1503	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.4	440 of 818	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.8	434 of 1315	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.1	414 of 1392	70.3%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	64.9	191 of 792	75.9%	★★★★☆
2024	69.3	140 of 766	81.7%	★★★★☆
2023	68.3	144 of 637	77.4%	★★★★☆
2022	74.1	90 of 622	85.5%	★★★★☆
2021	61.0	20 of 70	71.4%	★★★★☆
2019	79.5	57 of 570	90.0%	★★★★★
2018	53.9	274 of 730	62.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	73.4	415 of 2098	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	74.8	367 of 2078	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	81.1	271 of 2041	86.7%	★★★★☆
2022	83.4	221 of 2099	89.5%	★★★★☆
2021	80.4	196 of 1678	88.3%	★★★★☆
2019	86.3	198 of 2032	90.3%	★★★★★
2018	85.7	170 of 2045	91.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	66.0	766 of 2407	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.5	688 of 2411	71.5%	★★★★☆
2023	72.8	571 of 2400	76.2%	★★★★☆
2022	71.5	597 of 2400	75.1%	★★★★☆
2021	65.8	623 of 1961	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.9	507 of 2358	78.5%	★★★★☆
2018	77.0	449 of 2340	80.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	49.1	894 of 2134	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.7	560 of 2110	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	70.1	382 of 2016	81.1%	★★★★☆
2022	74.0	287 of 2031	85.9%	★★★★☆
2021	64.6	251 of 1044	76.0%	★★★★☆
2019	57.4	508 of 1859	72.7%	★★★★☆
2018	74.2	263 of 1941	86.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)80th percentile+14 vs school

Homeless (2025)76th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2025)68th percentile~ school

Female (2025)64th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)58th percentile-8 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)57th percentile-10 vs school

Asian (2025)49th percentile-17 vs school

Hispanic (2025)46th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Math66%+9 vs state

English Language Arts61%+7 vs state

Science55%+10 vs state

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Monday, September 7, 2015

This is a fantastic school. The only reason why we stay in the neighborhood is so our son can continue in the school. The teachers and administration really care about the students. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				NY State Assessments Math (2025)				NY State Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ps 12 James B Colgate	Public	K-5	42-00 72nd St	Woodside	11377	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #24	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 424-5905	838	62	13.5	85.9%	24 (2.9%)	6 (0.7%)	322 (38.4%)	455 (54.3%)	20 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.3%)	65	823^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	66.3%		66.6	737^th of 2445 public elementary schools	69.9%	86	66.1	56.7	63.0		68.3	65.6	65.0		54.6	$30,671	$2,306	$28,365
Ps 69 Jackson Heights	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	77-02 37th Ave	Jackson Heights	11372	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 424-7700	764	53	14.3	71.3%	60 (7.9%)	7 (0.9%)	276 (36.1%)	388 (50.8%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.4%)	60.2	934^th of 2445 public elementary schools	61.8%		65.2	776^th of 2445 public elementary schools	68.3%	158	52.7	56.0	67.5		59.8	60.2	69.4		53.3	$30,029	$1,934	$28,095
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan	Public	PK, KG-5	67-25 51st Rd	Woodside	11377	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #24	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 446-2120	1,066	68	15.6	75.3%	118 (11.1%)	13 (1.2%)	509 (47.7%)	409 (38.4%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (0.8%)	58.1	986^th of 2445 public elementary schools	59.7%		67.5	721^st of 2445 public elementary schools	70.5%	265	49.1	60.5	62.3		54.2	65.0	68.3		52.4	$33,010	$2,232	$30,778
Elm Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	79-17 51st Ave	Elmhurst	11373	Queens County	Elm Community Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(917) 699-4212	460	44	10.0	82.6%	36 (7.8%)	25 (5.4%)	318 (69.1%)	69 (15.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	73	612^th of 2445 public elementary schools	75.0%		74.8	541^st of 2445 public elementary schools	77.9%	71	77.4	61.9	63.2		87.1	67.0	57.9		51.3	$30,310	$280	$30,031
Ps 7 Louis F Simeone	Public	PK, KG-5	80-55 Cornish Ave	Elmhurst	11373	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #24	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 446-2726	1,187	79	15.0	84.3%	34 (2.9%)	12 (1.0%)	414 (34.9%)	692 (58.3%)	24 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (0.9%)	87.9	238^th of 2445 public elementary schools	90.3%		83	360^th of 2445 public elementary schools	85.3%	122	76.9	88.2	83.6		80.0	90.7	89.8		57.6	$30,915	$2,246	$28,669
Ps 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers (The)	Public	K-5	85-28 Britton Ave	Elmhurst	11373	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #24	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 898-2230	1,047	104	10.0	97.9%	16 (1.5%)	4 (0.4%)	821 (78.4%)	195 (18.6%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	32.9	1688^th of 2445 public elementary schools	31.0%		28.4	1794^th of 2445 public elementary schools	26.6%	106	41.6	41.4	51.4		42.5	45.1	47.4		42.9	$33,636	$2,520	$31,116
Hector Figueroa School (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	69-01 34th Ave	Woodside	11377	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	No	No	Yes	(929) 463-7200	455	33	13.7	71.6%	44 (9.7%)	2 (0.4%)	199 (43.7%)	196 (43.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.9%)	83.1	349^th of 2445 public elementary schools	85.7%		77.7	481^st of 2445 public elementary schools	80.3%	132	75.0	68.7	79.6		83.0	78.6	88.5		57.1	$27,992	$1,901	$26,091
Woodside Community School (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	39-07 57th St	Flushing	11377	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 592-3300	504	31	16.2	70.8%	73 (14.5%)	5 (1.0%)	234 (46.4%)	168 (33.3%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.2%)	66.9	769^th of 2445 public elementary schools	68.5%		77.1	494^th of 2445 public elementary schools	79.8%	275	73.1	81.8	57.1		74.3	82.1	50.7		41.1	$26,211	$1,957	$24,254
Ps 152 Gwendoline N Alleyne School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	33-52 62nd St	Woodside	11377	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 429-3141	628	47	13.2	85.4%	31 (4.9%)	4 (0.6%)	227 (36.1%)	357 (56.8%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	57.5	1003^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	59.0%		69.2	670^th of 2445 public elementary schools	72.6%	333	51.7	64.8	64.3		60.2	69.2	52.5		47.0	$33,298	$2,446	$30,852
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan	Public	PK, KG-6	54-25 Skillman Ave	Woodside	11377	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 779-2090	689	63	10.9	74.5%	90 (13.1%)	12 (1.7%)	366 (53.1%)	207 (30.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.6%)	61.5	908^th of 2445 public elementary schools	62.9%		65.3	774^th of 2445 public elementary schools	68.3%	134	45.7	60.0	70.7	52.8	44.0	69.2	70.5	64.8	64.6	$31,937	$2,283	$29,655

Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 12 James B Colgate

What district is Ps 12 James B Colgate in?

New York City Geographic District #24

Is Ps 12 James B Colgate a good school?

Ps 12 James B Colgate ranks 823^rd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Ps 12 James B Colgate attend?

Students who attend Ps 12 James B Colgate usually go on to attend:

Middle : Is 125 Thomas J McCann Woodside

How many students attend Ps 12 James B Colgate?

In the 2024-25 school year, 838 students attended Ps 12 James B Colgate.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 12 James B Colgate?

Students at Ps 12 James B Colgate are 54% Asian, 38% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

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