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Ps 99 Kew Gardens

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Ps 99 Kew Gardens ranks 422 nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

422^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Ps 99 Kew Gardens is an exceptional elementary school located in Kew Gardens, New York, serving 744 students in grades K-6. The school consistently ranks among the top 15% of New York elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming both the local district and the state in academic proficiency across all grade levels.

Ps 99 Kew Gardens' academic performance is truly impressive, with 73.08% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 66.02% in the district and 54.15% statewide. In 4th grade Math, an astounding 91.75% of students at Ps 99 Kew Gardens were proficient or better, far exceeding the district's 68.26% and the state's 58.64%. The school also excels in Science, with 40.26% of 5th graders proficient or better, outpacing the district's 48.39% and the state's 45.02%. Notably, Ps 99 Kew Gardens consistently ranks in the top quartile of New York elementary schools for various student subgroups, including Female, Male, Hispanic, White, Multi-racial, English Language Learners, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

When compared to nearby schools, Ps 99 Kew Gardens stands out as a true leader in academic achievement. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, Ps 99 Kew Gardens had a proficiency rate of 73.08%, significantly higher than Ps 54 Hillside (67.27%) and Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School (65%). Similarly, the school's 4th grade Math proficiency rate of 91.75% was much higher than the rates at Ps 54 Hillside (62.86%) and Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School (67.65%). Ps 99 Kew Gardens' consistent high performance and efficient resource allocation, including a low student-teacher ratio of 14.3, contribute to its exceptional educational outcomes.

758

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$32,600

Per pupil spending ?

61.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

82-37 Kew Gardens Rd
Kew Gardens, NY 11415-1618

(718) 544-4343

District: New York City Geographic District #28

Students who attend Ps 99 Kew Gardens usually attend:

High:

Hillcrest High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.1%

Asian:

22.6%

White:

21.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 78th percentile in 2015 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (74% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of New York elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg62%

New York avg54%

422^nd of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From top 22% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 27Elementary Schools in the New York City Geographic District #28

373^rd of 874New York City Geographic District #28 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	80.1	422 of 2445	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	83.6	350 of 2445	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	84.5	350 of 2439	85.6%	★★★★☆
2022	82.9	363 of 2434	85.1%	★★★★☆
2021	83.8	285 of 2201	87.1%	★★★★☆
2019	82.7	371 of 2413	84.6%	★★★★☆
2018	77.6	451 of 2395	81.2%	★★★★☆
2017	72.1	609 of 2386	74.5%	★★★★☆
2016	75.9	500 of 2366	78.9%	★★★★☆
2015	75.2	525 of 2352	77.7%	★★★★☆
2014	72.5	577 of 2345	75.4%	★★★★☆
2013	63.7	758 of 2325	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.4	789 of 2320	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.5	581 of 2286	74.6%	★★★★☆
2010	71.8	630 of 2263	72.2%	★★★★☆
2009	61.0	1070 of 2257	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.9	1063 of 2227	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.8	1113 of 2219	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	69.0	780 of 2206	64.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2019	73.3	189 of 891	78.8%	★★★★☆
2018	83.1	117 of 948	87.7%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	55.3	357 of 696	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.3	307 of 662	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.2	242 of 605	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.2	328 of 671	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.7	171 of 430	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.9	264 of 548	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.3	248 of 601	58.7%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	68.4	194 of 1117	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	77.9	101 of 1066	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	49.6	387 of 1001	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.1	208 of 1027	79.7%	★★★★☆
2019	30.1	678 of 860	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	51.1	362 of 938	61.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	80.1	388 of 2409	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	82.2	347 of 2413	85.6%	★★★★☆
2023	86.5	270 of 2403	88.8%	★★★★☆
2022	87.7	222 of 2401	90.8%	★★★★★
2021	85.5	172 of 1955	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	88.1	210 of 2357	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	81.0	345 of 2338	85.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	76.4	269 of 1569	82.9%	★★★★☆
2024	85.9	146 of 1531	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	83.8	146 of 1429	89.8%	★★★★☆
2022	86.5	119 of 1503	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	74.7	143 of 818	82.5%	★★★★☆
2019	85.2	137 of 1315	89.6%	★★★★☆
2018	77.8	217 of 1392	84.4%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	63.2	201 of 792	74.6%	★★★★☆
2024	81.3	85 of 766	88.9%	★★★★☆
2023	82.4	65 of 637	89.8%	★★★★☆
2022	80.7	60 of 622	90.4%	★★★★★
2019	69.4	94 of 570	83.5%	★★★★☆
2018	54.1	273 of 730	62.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	81.1	276 of 2098	86.8%	★★★★☆
2024	85.2	195 of 2078	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	86.5	200 of 2041	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	84.2	209 of 2099	90.0%	★★★★★
2021	84.0	154 of 1678	90.8%	★★★★★
2019	84.8	218 of 2032	89.3%	★★★★☆
2018	79.3	278 of 2045	86.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	75.9	489 of 2407	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	80.5	382 of 2411	84.2%	★★★★☆
2023	78.5	449 of 2400	81.3%	★★★★☆
2022	73.2	545 of 2400	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	75.7	400 of 1961	79.6%	★★★★☆
2019	70.7	603 of 2358	74.4%	★★★★☆
2018	71.3	588 of 2340	74.9%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	90.7	15 of 287	94.8%	★★★★★
2024	86.2	45 of 279	83.9%	★★★★☆
2023	89.9	27 of 223	87.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	75.1	338 of 2134	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	286 of 2110	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	72.7	331 of 2016	83.6%	★★★★☆
2022	66.5	424 of 2031	79.1%	★★★★☆
2019	71.0	278 of 1859	85.0%	★★★★☆
2018	68.8	350 of 1941	82.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	80.4	227 of 1402	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	73.1	320 of 1392	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	71.7	369 of 1337	72.4%	★★★★☆
2022	69.0	398 of 1399	71.6%	★★★★☆
2021	79.6	200 of 1224	83.7%	★★★★☆
2019	78.4	260 of 1338	80.6%	★★★★☆
2018	69.3	401 of 1408	71.5%	★★★★☆

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)

Multi-racial (2025)95th percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile+4 vs school

Special Education (2025)84th percentile~ school

Female (2025)84th percentile~ school

White (2025)84th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)83rd percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)83rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)80th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2019)79th percentile-6 vs school

Homeless (2025)75th percentile-8 vs school

Asian (2025)49th percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Math80%+24 vs state

English Language Arts75%+21 vs state

Science40%-5 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, August 27, 2020

PS 99 is such a great school for the kids. The teachers and admin are caring, and the parent community is active in its support. The student population is separated into two buildings, one for K-2 and the other for 3-6, which works out well, allowing for a more supportive learning environment for the age groups. The school does a great job with the arts, and constantly brings in programs that gives the children a more well-rounded education. The principal is well respected by staff and parents, and well loved by the students. He brings a strong vision for success at PS 99. His skillful management and open communication style, as well as his constant advocacy for the students' educational and emotional well-being is highly commendable. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, February 12, 2011

This school is full of dynamic teachers. The K - 2 science teacher & science classroom is incredible. K - 2 kids use a smartboard in their classroom almost everyday. The staff is very friendly. My son feels happy and safe, and is always learning something new in a fun way (He was thrilled to be the sun and watch his buddy spin around him as the earth in Science class.) This school has the potential to be excellent. My # 1 issues with the school are the lack of music education, the use of DVD's instead of recess after lunch and the lack of communication between the administration and the parents about a number of issues. I helped create the website www.ps99community.com to give parents a place to brainstorm ideas and discuss solutions. If interested parents post a question on the discussion board, we will answer it prompty. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (2025)	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	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th 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 Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ps 99 Kew Gardens	Public	K-6	82-37 Kew Gardens Rd	Kew Gardens	11415	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(718) 544-4343	758	54	14.0	61.2%	159 (21.0%)	48 (6.3%)	319 (42.1%)	171 (22.6%)	12 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.3%)	80.1	422^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	82.7%		83.6	350^th of 2445 public elementary schools	85.7%	72					73.1	79.8	72.7	76.1			75.2	91.8	72.4	82.6			40.3	$32,600	$1,496	$31,104
Ps 54 Hillside	Public	K-5	86-02 127th St	Richmond Hill	11418	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 849-0962	462	38	12.1	90.0%	25 (5.4%)	23 (5.0%)	285 (61.7%)	98 (21.2%)	17 (3.7%)	7 (1.5%)	7 (1.5%)	58.2	984^th of 2445 public elementary schools	59.8%		50.8	1147^th of 2445 public elementary schools	53.1%	163					67.3	66.7	62.5				75.0	62.9	48.7				39.4	$31,134	$2,568	$28,565
Ps 164 Queens Valley	Public	PK, KG-8	138-01 77th Ave	Flushing	11367	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #25	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 544-1083	527	47	11.1	68.9%	144 (27.3%)	35 (6.6%)	184 (34.9%)	149 (28.3%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.5%)	58.4	973^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	60.2%		50.3	1161^st of 2445 public elementary schools	52.5%	188		73.2	86.4	71.2	61.9	69.1	52.6	63.5	69.0	69.2	72.1	85.4	38.5	47.1	74.6		29.7	$34,646	$2,209	$32,437
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School	Public	PK, KG-5	85-15 143rd St	Jamaica	11435	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 526-4780	775	56	13.8	82.5%	85 (11.0%)	76 (9.8%)	347 (44.8%)	242 (31.2%)	13 (1.7%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.2%)	74.6	566^th of 2445 public elementary schools	76.9%		52.1	1108^th of 2445 public elementary schools	54.7%	542					65.0	72.3	67.7				78.8	67.7	72.5				55.6	$31,891	$2,191	$29,700
Ps 101 School In The Gardens	Public	PK, KG-5	2 Russell Pl	Forest Hills	11375	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(718) 268-7230	605	41	14.7	25.8%	225 (37.2%)	13 (2.1%)	117 (19.3%)	165 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (14.0%)	93.8	109^th of 2445 public elementary schools	95.5%		95.5	79^th of 2445 public elementary schools	96.8%	30					89.3	89.2	92.3				93.2	92.9	81.5				71.9	$30,206	$1,519	$28,687
Ps 51	Public	PK, KG-1	87-45 117th St	Richmond Hill	11418	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 850-0738	202	15	13.4	84.7%	19 (9.4%)	12 (5.9%)	103 (51.0%)	54 (26.7%)	10 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)																		$34,266	$2,507	$31,760
Ps 56 Harry Eichler	Public	2-5	86-10 114th St	Richmond Hill	11418	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 441-4448	360	27	13.3	82.2%	27 (7.5%)	36 (10.0%)	182 (50.6%)	90 (25.0%)	16 (4.4%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.4%)	58.8	960^th of 2445 public elementary schools	60.7%		50.6	1152^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	52.9%	192					61.8	56.6	60.9				62.0	65.9	64.0				43.2	$33,363	$2,272	$31,090
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway	Public	PK, KG-5	71-25 113th St	Forest Hills	11375	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(718) 263-9770	749	49	15.2	22.3%	219 (29.2%)	11 (1.5%)	122 (16.3%)	324 (43.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	70 (9.3%)	97.6	16^th of 2445 public elementary schools	99.3%		98.3	13^th of 2445 public elementary schools	99.5%	3					97.7	94.6	97.5				100.0	95.8	98.4				95.5	$28,436	$1,374	$27,062
Ps 82 Hammond	Public	K-5	88-02 144th St	Jamaica	11435	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 526-4139	674	50	13.4	89.0%	11 (1.6%)	50 (7.4%)	496 (73.6%)	89 (13.2%)	23 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	20.5	2061^st of 2445 public elementary schools	15.7%		24.5	1921^st of 2445 public elementary schools	21.4%	140					29.7	44.2	41.7				31.6	55.1	29.7				26.7	$30,213	$2,337	$27,876
Growing Up Green Charter School II	Public, Charter	K-8	84-35 152nd St	Jamaica	11432	Queens County	Growing Up Green Charter School II	Yes	No	No	Yes	(347) 642-4306	810	80	10.1	80.6%	17 (2.1%)	394 (48.6%)	275 (34.0%)	72 (8.9%)	24 (3.0%)	5 (0.6%)	23 (2.8%)	43.8	1368^th of 2445 public elementary schools	44.0%		47.2	1229^th of 2445 public elementary schools	49.7%	139	43.9		70.8		55.6	67.1	53.5	51.6	30.4	55.3	69.8	66.2	18.3	20.2	40.0	17.0	32.4	$22,732	$682	$22,051

Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 99 Kew Gardens

Is Ps 99 Kew Gardens a good school?

Ps 99 Kew Gardens ranks 422^nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Ps 99 Kew Gardens in?

New York City Geographic District #28

What is the racial makeup of Ps 99 Kew Gardens?

Students at Ps 99 Kew Gardens are 42% Hispanic, 23% Asian, 21% White, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Ps 99 Kew Gardens?

In the 2024-25 school year, 758 students attended Ps 99 Kew Gardens.

What schools do graduates of Ps 99 Kew Gardens attend?

Students who attend Ps 99 Kew Gardens usually go on to attend:

High : Hillcrest High School

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