The CIVIC School of Bayside Hills

The CIVIC School of Bayside Hills (26Q390) is a public school in District 26, Auburndale, Queens, serving grades pre-K, K–5. Enrollment was 152 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 12.2 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Auburndale
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

The CIVIC School of Bayside Hills
56-10 214 Street
Queens, Auburndale

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Average class size (2025–26) is 12.2, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What its own parents say

93%

of parents trust the principal

97%

trust their child's teachers

93%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 81% of families answered.

The Civic School of Bayside Hills vs P.S. 203 Oakland Gardens

MeasureThe Civic School of Bayside HillsP.S. 203 Oakland Gardens
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)12.228.0
Enrollment (2025–26)152829
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)6.815.9
Family satisfaction (2026)93%95%
Principal trust (2026)93%96%
Teacher trust (2026)97%97%
Leadership (2026)94%96%
Distance between schools0.4 mi

The Civic School of Bayside Hills has lower trust in principal (2026) than P.S. 203 Oakland Gardens (93% vs 96%).

Student body

Enrollment

152 students

pre-K, K–5 · up 105 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

12.2

children in the average K–5 class; about 6.8 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

7%

was 4% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

30% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 31% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

16%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 22% White, 27% Hispanic, 35% Asian, 12% Black, 3% multiracial, 56% female, 44% male.

Economic need index: 31% — 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
94%
Disability support services
85%
Outreach
96%
Facilities
83%
Parent involvement
97%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

56-10 214 Street

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.

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: Auburndale, Queens
  • Address: 56-10 214 Street