Public schools in Jackson Heights, NY
8 open public schools with an address in Jackson Heights, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,679
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Jackson Heights public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Jackson Heights, NY: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,679 students, an average of 710 per school. The largest campus is IS 145 Joseph Pulitzer (1,397 students), and the largest elementary school is PS 69 Jackson Heights (764).
New York City Geographic District #30 operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 12.6:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 82% 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 Jackson Heights
Elementary schools in Jackson Heights
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 149 Christa McAuliffe New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 706 | 11.4:1 | |
| PS 212 New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 562 | 11.5:1 | |
| PS 222-Fire Fighter Christopher a Santora School New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–02 | 197 | 13.1:1 | |
| PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts New York City Geographic District #30 | KG–05 | 447 | 11.5:1 | |
| PS 69 Jackson Heights New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 764 | 14.3:1 |
Middle schools in Jackson Heights
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 145 Joseph Pulitzer New York City Geographic District #30 | 06–08 | 1,397 | 13.4:1 | |
| IS 230 New York City Geographic District #30 | 06–08 | 949 | 12.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Jackson Heights
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charter School Renaissance Charter School · Charter | PK–12 | 657 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.9%
- Hispanic71.5%
- Black1%
- Asian19.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Jackson Heights schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,679 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Jackson Heights
How many public schools are in Jackson Heights, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Jackson Heights: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,679 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Jackson Heights?
Schools with an address in Jackson Heights belong to 2 education agencies, led by New York City Geographic District #30 (7 schools), Renaissance Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Jackson Heights?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Jackson Heights are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Renaissance Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Jackson Heights schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Jackson Heights public schools is 12.6:1, 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 Jackson Heights 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