Public schools in Astoria, NY
7 open public schools with an address in Astoria, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,253
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Astoria public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Astoria, NY: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,253 students, an average of 465 per school. The largest campus is PS 122 Mamie Fay (1,124 students).
New York City Geographic District #30 operates the most schools here (5), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Astoria
Elementary schools in Astoria
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) New York City Geographic District #30 | KG–08 | 525 | 19.6:1 | |
| Our World Neighborhood Charter School Our World Neighborhood Charter School · Charter | KG–08 | 681 | 13.1:1 | |
| PS 122 Mamie Fay New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–08 | 1,124 | 16.4:1 | |
| PS 234 New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 465 | 14.7:1 | |
| PS 84 Steinway New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 353 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Astoria
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for New Americans New York City Geographic District #30 | 06–08 | 50 | 4:1 |
High schools in Astoria
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Dove Team Charter School III Urban Dove Team Charter School III · Charter · Alternative School | 10–12 | 55 | 4.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.6%
- Hispanic28.4%
- Black4.9%
- Asian22%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Astoria schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,253 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Astoria
How many public schools are in Astoria, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Astoria: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,253 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Astoria?
Schools with an address in Astoria belong to 3 education agencies, led by New York City Geographic District #30 (5 schools), Our World Neighborhood Charter School (1 school), Urban Dove Team Charter School III (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Astoria?
Urban Dove Team Charter School III reported the largest high-school enrollment in Astoria, with 55 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Astoria?
Yes. 2 of the 7 public schools in Astoria are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Our World Neighborhood Charter School, Urban Dove Team Charter School III. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Astoria schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Astoria public schools is 14.7:1, higher than the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Astoria guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities