Serving 744 students in grades Kindergarten-6, P.s. 99 Kew Gardens ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens's student population of 744 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
The Kew Gardens Owl
School Rankings
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 99 Kew Gardens is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
41%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
21%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Kew Gardens Owl
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 99 Kew Gardens's ranking?
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens is ranked #898 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 99 Kew Gardens often compared to?
P.s. 99 Kew Gardensis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 51 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 99 Kew Gardens?
744 students attend P.s. 99 Kew Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of P.s. 99 Kew Gardens students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 99 Kew Gardens?
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 99 Kew Gardens offer ?
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 99 Kew Gardens part of?
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 99 Kew Gardens located?
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Kew Gardens, NY.
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