PS 222-FIRE FIGHTER CHRISTOPHER A SANTORA SCHOOL
P.S. 222, officially known as the Firefighter Christopher A. Santora School, is a public elementary school located in the diverse neighborhood of Jackson Heights, Queens. Named in honor of a local hero who lost his life during the September 11th attacks, the school serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade. It is widely recognized for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment that reflects the vibrant, multi-ethnic community of the surrounding area.
The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while prioritizing the social and emotional well-being of its students. Beyond its core curriculum, P.S. 222 often integrates arts, technology, and character-building initiatives to prepare students for middle school success. By upholding the legacy of Christopher Santora—a former teacher and firefighter—the school emphasizes values of service, community involvement, and resilience, aiming to create a nurturing space where every child can thrive academically and personally.
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372
(718) 429-2563
PS 222-FIRE FIGHTER CHRISTOPHER A SANTORA SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY with about 283 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
- Total Students:
- 283
- Teachers:
- 20
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 283 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 68.9%
- Asian
- 13.8%
- White
- 11.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Female
- 53.0%
- Male
- 47.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.