Public schools in Whitestone, NY
5 open public schools with an address in Whitestone, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,540
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Whitestone public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Whitestone, NY: 4 elementary, 1 middle. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,540 students, an average of 708 per school. The largest campus is PS 79 Francis Lewis (1,088 students).
Every listed school belongs to New York City Geographic District #25. 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 14.6:1, 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.
About 60% 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 Whitestone
Elementary schools in Whitestone
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 184 Flushing Manor New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 462 | 14.6:1 | |
| PS 193 Alfred J Kennedy New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 559 | 16:1 | |
| PS 209 Clearview Gardens New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 445 | 13.1:1 | |
| PS 79 Francis Lewis New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 1,088 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Whitestone
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JHS 194 William Carr New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–08 | 986 | 13.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.6%
- Hispanic24.7%
- Black1.2%
- Asian50.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Whitestone schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,540 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Whitestone
How many public schools are in Whitestone, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Whitestone: 4 elementary, 1 middle. Together they reported 3,540 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Whitestone?
All listed public schools with an address in Whitestone belong to New York City Geographic District #25. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
Are there charter schools in Whitestone?
No school with an address in Whitestone is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New York.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Whitestone schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Whitestone public schools is 14.6:1, 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 Whitestone 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