PS 111 JACOB BLACKWELL

PS 111, known as the Jacob Blackwell School, is a public elementary school located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 30. Its location in Long Island City places it within a rapidly evolving urban community, and the school works to provide a foundational academic experience for a diverse student population reflecting the local demographic.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment aimed at fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the district, PS 111 integrates standard New York State curriculum requirements with various extracurricular or enrichment opportunities intended to engage students outside of traditional classroom instruction. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong communication with the families and the local community members it serves.