Can I use Queens County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Queens County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Queens County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Queens County?

Start with the 387 listed public schools and 34 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Queens County Schools & Education

Name: Queens County, New York Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Queens County, New York

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

80.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

80.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,804

National avg $13,239

State avg $14,719

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#60

of 62 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Queens County

Measured School Summary

Queens County has midrange measured school signals (score: 44/100) with a graduation rate of 80.7%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Queens County spends $8,804 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 31% below the New York average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 40% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Queens County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

387 public schools and 34 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

44/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #60 of 62 New York counties with school score data.

Completion

80.7%

4.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,804

$5,915 below the state average

School coverage

387

34 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Queens County has 387 public schools across 34 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Queens County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Queens County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#60

of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is 19 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24

Elementary to high school visible

49,053 students

Elementary 32Middle 8High 16Other 0

56 listed schools in this county slice.

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27

Elementary to high school visible

38,395 students

Elementary 39Middle 9High 15Other 0

63 listed schools in this county slice.

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28

Elementary to high school visible

35,408 students

Elementary 27Middle 8High 15Other 0

50 listed schools in this county slice.

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30

Elementary to high school visible

34,704 students

Elementary 31Middle 9High 10Other 1

51 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 is the largest listed district slice, with 63 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Queens County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Queens County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Queens County, New York

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Massive Urban Education Infrastructure

Queens manages a vast network of 387 public schools, including 226 elementary and 90 high schools, organized across 34 geographic districts. This system supports a staggering 262,741 students, making it one of the largest educational hubs in the country.

Large Geographic Districts and Charter Growth

New York City Geographic District #24 is the county's largest, serving 49,065 students across 57 schools. Charter schools are an established part of the landscape, with 27 institutions representing 7% of the total school count.

High-Capacity Schools in a City Setting

Every public school in Queens is classified as a city locale, with an average enrollment of 679 students. Massive campuses like Francis Lewis High School serve 4,265 students, creating a bustling, high-energy environment for learners.

School Overview

Total Schools

387

in Queens County

Reported Enrollment

262,741

387 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary226

Middle58

High90

Other13

34 School Districts in Queens County

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29

CHALLENGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school

1,134 students

RIVERTON STREET CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school

1,065 students

SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - ROSEDALE

1 school

1,007 students

387 Public Schools in Queens County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 72 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Queens County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
FRANCIS LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26	FRESH MEADOWS, 11365City: Large	9–12	High	4,265
FOREST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28	FOREST HILLS, 11375City: Large	5–12	High	3,429
BENJAMIN N CARDOZO HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26	BAYSIDE, 11364City: Large	9–12	High	3,100
BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26	BAYSIDE, 11361City: Large	9–12	High	3,011
JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25	FLUSHING, 11367City: Large	9–12	High	3,003
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28	JAMAICA, 11432City: Large	9–12	High	2,381
JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27	OZONE PARK, 11417City: Large	9–12	High	2,366
THOMAS A EDISON CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28	JAMAICA, 11432City: Large	9–12	Vocational	2,215
IS 61 LEONARDO DA VINCI	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24	CORONA, 11368City: Large	6–8	Middle	2,079
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30	LONG ISLAND CITY, 11103City: Large	9–12	High	1,971
LONG ISLAND CITY HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30	LONG ISLAND CITY, 11106City: Large	9–12	High	1,924
AVIATION CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24	LONG ISLAND CITY, 11101City: Large	9–12	Vocational	1,821
IS 73 FRANK SANSIVIERI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (THE)	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24	MASPETH, 11378City: Large	6–8	Middle	1,799
NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24	ELMHURST, 11373City: Large	9–12	High	1,731
MS 137 AMERICA'S SCHOOL OF HEROES	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27	OZONE PARK, 11417City: Large	6–8	Middle	1,670
PS 19 MARINO JEANTET	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24	CORONA, 11368City: Large	PK–5	Primary	1,654
RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27	RICHMOND HILL, 11418City: Large	9–12	High	1,637
JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28	REGO PARK, 11374City: Large	6–9	Middle	1,542
IS 227 LOUIS ARMSTRONG	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30	EAST ELMHURST, 11369City: Large	5–8	Middle	1,528
IS 145 JOSEPH PULITZER	Profile	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30	JACKSON HEIGHTS, 11372City: Large	6–8	Middle	1,513

FRANCIS LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26

FRESH MEADOWS, 11365 / City: Large

Profile9–12High4,265 students

FOREST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28

FOREST HILLS, 11375 / City: Large

Profile5–12High3,429 students

BENJAMIN N CARDOZO HIGH SCHOOL

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26

BAYSIDE, 11364 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,100 students

BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26

BAYSIDE, 11361 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,011 students

JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25

FLUSHING, 11367 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,003 students

HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28

JAMAICA, 11432 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,381 students

JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27

OZONE PARK, 11417 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,366 students

THOMAS A EDISON CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28

JAMAICA, 11432 / City: Large

Profile9–12Vocational2,215 students

IS 61 LEONARDO DA VINCI

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24

CORONA, 11368 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle2,079 students

WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30

LONG ISLAND CITY, 11103 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,971 students

LONG ISLAND CITY HIGH SCHOOL

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30

LONG ISLAND CITY, 11106 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,924 students

AVIATION CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24

LONG ISLAND CITY, 11101 / City: Large

Profile9–12Vocational1,821 students

IS 73 FRANK SANSIVIERI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (THE)

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24

MASPETH, 11378 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,799 students

NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24

ELMHURST, 11373 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,731 students

MS 137 AMERICA'S SCHOOL OF HEROES

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27

OZONE PARK, 11417 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,670 students

PS 19 MARINO JEANTET

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24

CORONA, 11368 / City: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary1,654 students

RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27

RICHMOND HILL, 11418 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,637 students

JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28

REGO PARK, 11374 / City: Large

Profile6–9Middle1,542 students

IS 227 LOUIS ARMSTRONG

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30

EAST ELMHURST, 11369 / City: Large

Profile5–8Middle1,528 students

IS 145 JOSEPH PULITZER

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30

JACKSON HEIGHTS, 11372 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,513 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

52 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,804

State avg $14,719

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New York counties have the highest graduation rates?

Putnam County (93.4%), Genesee County (92.5%), and Schuyler County (91.8%) currently lead New York among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in New York?

Across New York counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $14,719. The highest current county values are Hamilton County ($26,327), New York County ($21,940), and Putnam County ($19,993). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Queens County?

Queens County has a school score of 44/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Queens County?

The high school graduation rate in Queens County is 80.7%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Queens County spend per student?

Queens County spends $8,804 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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