Pioneer Academy

Pioneer Academy (24Q307) is a public school in District 24, North Corona, Queens, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 26% of tested students were proficient in reading and 50% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 641 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 19.9 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: North Corona
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

Pioneer Academy
40-20 100th St, Corona, NY 11368, USA
Queens, North Corona

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 26%, lower than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; down 8 points from 2025; reading is down 6 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.

Also worth knowing: Math is up 10 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What the numbers say

  • Enrollment (2025–26) is 641, larger than most NYC elementary schools.

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

98%

trust their child's teachers

96%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 99% of families answered.

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: 0.44 · 32nd 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

26%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

323 students tested

Level 138%
Level 236%
Level 316%
Level 410%

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

Students in special education7%

60 students tested

General education students30%

263 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 313%
Grade 428%
Grade 535%

Mathematics

50%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

323 students tested

Level 116%
Level 234%
Level 341%
Level 48%

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

Students in special education25%

60 students tested

General education students56%

263 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 341%
Grade 457%
Grade 550%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school26%
District 2440%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school50%
District 2449%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests32%26%44%50%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
201832%44%
201934%46%
202225%22%
202332%40%
202427%46%
202534%40%
202626%50%

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: 86%0.8 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 92%0.2 mi away

  3. Pioneer Academy (this school)26%

    Economic need index: 85%

  4. Economic need index: 92%0.7 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 92%0.6 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 88%0.8 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 91%0.7 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 89%0.3 mi away

  9. Economic need index: >95%0.3 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 92%0.2 mi away

  2. Pioneer Academy (this school)50%

    Economic need index: 85%

  3. Economic need index: 86%0.8 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 92%0.6 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 92%0.7 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 91%0.7 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 88%0.8 mi away

  8. Economic need index: >95%0.3 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 89%0.3 mi away

Pioneer Academy vs P.S. 110

MeasurePioneer AcademyP.S. 110
2026 reading proficient26% (-8 points vs 2025)28% (-11 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient50% (+9 points vs 2025)57% (+1 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)19.918.8
Enrollment (2025–26)641707
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)10.910.1
Family satisfaction (2026)96%98%
Principal trust (2026)98%99%
Teacher trust (2026)98%99%
Leadership (2026)98%99%
Distance between schools0.2 mi

Pioneer Academy has lower math proficiency than P.S. 110 (50% vs 57%); 2026 math is about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.

Student body

Enrollment

641 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 145 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

19.9

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

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

47%

was 50% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

91% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 85% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

19%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 0% White, 96% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 0% Black, 0% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.

Economic need index: 85% — 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
98%
Disability support services
98%
Outreach
97%
Facilities
95%
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

40-20 100th St, Corona, NY 11368, 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 7% in reading (60 tested), compared with 26% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

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, Preschool
  • Location: North Corona, Queens
  • Address: 40-20 100th St, Corona, NY 11368, USA