PS 70

PS 70 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30 school district, located in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY with about 878 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 60 teachers, PS 70 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PS 70, located at 30-45 42nd Street in the Astoria/Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of New York City Public Schools (District 30), the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, often leveraging its location in a vibrant, diverse neighborhood to enrich its educational programming and encourage parental involvement.

The school's curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the New York State Department of Education, with a strong focus on literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the core subjects, PS 70 typically integrates arts and physical education into its daily instruction to provide a well-rounded learning experience. By prioritizing small-group instruction and differentiated learning, the faculty aims to cater to the unique needs of a diverse student body, ensuring that children from various backgrounds and ability levels have the resources necessary to succeed as they transition to middle school.

For more information, contact PS 70 at (718) 728-4646 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.