P.S./I.S. 295

P.S./I.S. 295 (29Q295) is a public school in District 29, Queens Village, Queens, serving grades pre-K, K–8. In 2026, 60% of tested students were proficient in reading (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 546 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 24.7 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–8
  • Neighborhood: Queens Village
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S./I.S. 295
222-14 Jamaica Avenue
Queens, Queens Village

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 60%, about typical for NYC elementary schools and higher than most of those with similar economic need; down 8 points from 2025.

Also worth knowing: Average class size (2025–26) is 24.7, larger than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

97%

trust their child's teachers

93%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 47% 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: 0.49 · 46th 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

60%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

302 students tested

Level 118%
Level 222%
Level 331%
Level 429%

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

Students in special education27%

55 students tested

General education students68%

247 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 330%
Grade 443%
Grade 555%
Grade 675%
Grade 776%
Grade 870%

Grade 8 math not reported by the DOE.

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school60%
District 2947%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests61%60%53%47%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
201861%53%
201960%47%
202262%—
202357%—
202460%—
202569%—
202660%—

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%1.5 mi away

  2. P.S./I.S. 295 (this school)60%

    Economic need index: 69%

  3. Economic need index: 75%0.7 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 70%0.8 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 84%1.5 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 69%0.5 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 74%1.5 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 70%1.6 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 70%1.4 mi away

P.S./I.S. 295 vs P.S. 033 Edward M. Funk

MeasureP.S./I.S. 295P.S. 033 Edward M. Funk
2026 reading proficient60% (-8 points vs 2025)42% (-17 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)24.719.5
Enrollment (2025–26)546678
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)13.111.5
Family satisfaction (2026)93%94%
Principal trust (2026)98%99%
Teacher trust (2026)97%97%
Leadership (2026)97%97%
Distance between schools0.5 mi

P.S./I.S. 295 has higher reading proficiency than P.S. 033 Edward M. Funk (60% vs 42%).

Student body

Enrollment

546 students

pre-K, K–8 · up 33 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

24.7

children in the average K–5 class; about 13.1 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

8%

was 11% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

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

Economic need index: 69% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

25%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 2% White, 36% Hispanic, 34% Asian, 21% Black, 1% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.

Economic need index: 69% — 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
84%
Outreach
94%
Facilities
89%
Parent involvement
94%

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

222-14 JAMAICA AVENUE

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 27% in reading (55 tested), compared with 60% 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: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool
  • Location: Queens Village, Queens
  • Address: 222-14 Jamaica Avenue