Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Queens School For Leadership And Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence's student population of 599 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens School For Leadership And Excellence is 0.65, which is less 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
#2953 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
42%
10%
Hispanic
41%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens School For Leadership And Excellence's ranking?
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence is ranked #2953 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queens School For Leadership And Excellence often compared to?
Queens School For Leadership And Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 96 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Queens School For Leadership And Excellence?
599 students attend Queens School For Leadership And Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Queens School For Leadership And Excellence students are Asian, 41% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens School For Leadership And Excellence?
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens School For Leadership And Excellence offer ?
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Queens School For Leadership And Excellence part of?
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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