P.S. 11 - The Kathryn M. Phelan School

P.S. 11 - The Kathryn M. Phelan School (30Q011) is a public school in District 30, Woodside, Queens, serving grades pre-K, K–6. In 2026, 52% of tested students were proficient in reading and 59% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 713 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 19.9 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

Visit school website

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–6
  • Neighborhood: Woodside
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 11 - The Kathryn M. Phelan School
54-25 Skillman Ave, Woodside, NY 11377, USA
Queens, Woodside

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading (52%) and math (59%) proficiency are both about typical for NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 11% in reading (72 tested), compared with 52% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Trust in principal (2026) is 99%, higher than most district elementary schools.

What its own parents say

99%

of parents trust the principal

96%

trust their child's teachers

94%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 32% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.5 · 48th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

52%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

376 students tested

Level 126%
Level 222%
Level 327%
Level 425%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education11%

72 students tested

General education students62%

304 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 338%
Grade 460%
Grade 548%
Grade 668%

Mathematics

59%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

381 students tested

Level 118%
Level 223%
Level 333%
Level 426%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education17%

71 students tested

General education students68%

310 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 343%
Grade 468%
Grade 559%
Grade 669%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school52%
District 3055%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school59%
District 3062%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests56%52%55%59%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201856%55%
201952%54%
202253%51%
202354%58%
202455%64%
202557%60%
202652%59%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 60%0.2 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 50%0.7 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 81%0.9 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 59%0.5 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 63%0.8 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 74%1.0 mi away

  7. P.S. 11 - The Kathryn M. Phelan School (this school)52%

    Economic need index: 73%

  8. Economic need index: 81%1.0 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 78%0.7 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 60%0.2 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 63%0.8 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 50%0.7 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 81%0.9 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 59%0.5 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 78%0.7 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 74%1.0 mi away

  8. P.S. 11 - The Kathryn M. Phelan School (this school)59%

    Economic need index: 73%

  9. Economic need index: 81%1.0 mi away

P.S. 11 - The Kathryn M. Phelan School vs The Woodside Community School

MeasureP.S. 11 - The Kathryn M. Phelan SchoolThe Woodside Community School
2026 reading proficient52% (-5 points vs 2025)68% (-2 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient59% (-1 points vs 2025)76% (+8 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)19.923.0
Enrollment (2025–26)713486
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)13.313.9
Family satisfaction (2026)94%95%
Principal trust (2026)99%97%
Teacher trust (2026)96%97%
Leadership (2026)97%97%
Distance between schools0.2 mi

P.S. 11 - The Kathryn M. Phelan School has lower reading proficiency than The Woodside Community School (52% vs 68%) and lower math proficiency (59% vs 76%); 2026 reading is about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need; 2026 math is about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.

Student body

Enrollment

713 students

pre-K, K–6 · down 117 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

19.9

children in the average K–5 class; about 13.3 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

25%

was 26% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

71% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 73% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

18%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 13% White, 53% Hispanic, 30% Asian, 2% Black, 2% multiracial, 52% female, 48% male.

Economic need index: 73% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
97%
Disability support services
88%
Outreach
95%
Facilities
90%
Parent involvement
95%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

54-25 Skillman Ave, Woodside, NY 11377, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 11% in reading (72 tested), compared with 52% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.
  • This school serves elementary and middle grades, so its scores blend both. Compare it with K–5 schools carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool
  • Location: Woodside, Queens
  • Address: 54-25 Skillman Ave, Woodside, NY 11377, USA