P.S. Q222 - Fire Fighter Christopher A. Santora School

P.S. Q222 - Fire Fighter Christopher A. Santora School (30Q222) is a public school in District 30, Jackson Heights, Queens, serving grades pre-K, K–2. Enrollment was 184 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 18.8 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–2
  • Neighborhood: Jackson Heights
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P.S. Q222 - Fire Fighter Christopher A. Santora School
86-15 37 Avenue
Queens, Jackson Heights

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Family satisfaction (2026) is 97%, higher than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • Trust in principal (2026) is 99%, higher than most district elementary schools.
  • Average class size (2025–26) is 18.8, smaller than most district elementary schools.

What its own parents say

99%

of parents trust the principal

100%

trust their child's teachers

97%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 42% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

P.S. Q222 - Fire Fighter Christopher A. Santora School vs P.S. 89Q: The Jose Peralta School of Dreamers

MeasureP.S. Q222 - Fire Fighter Christopher A. Santora SchoolP.S. 89Q: The Jose Peralta School of Dreamers
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)18.820.8
Enrollment (2025–26)184933
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)10.98.7
Family satisfaction (2026)97%94%
Principal trust (2026)99%97%
Teacher trust (2026)100%97%
Leadership (2026)99%97%
Distance between schools0.3 mi

P.S. Q222 - Fire Fighter Christopher A. Santora School has higher family satisfaction (2026) than P.S. 89Q: The Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (97% vs 94%).

Student body

Enrollment

184 students

pre-K, K–2 · down 27 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

18.8

children in the average K–5 class; about 10.9 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

22%

was 33% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

59% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 60% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

21%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 15% White, 63% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 2% Black, 5% multiracial, 55% female, 45% male.

Economic need index: 60% — 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
99%
Disability support services
100%
Outreach
98%
Facilities
92%
Parent involvement
98%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

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Address

86-15 37 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.

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool, Dual Language Immersion
  • Location: Jackson Heights, Queens
  • Address: 86-15 37 Avenue