PS 66 JACQUELINE KENNEDY-ONASSIS

PS 66 JACQUELINE KENNEDY-ONASSIS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 school district, located in RICHMOND HILL, NY with about 496 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 40 teachers, PS 66 JACQUELINE KENNEDY-ONASSIS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 66, officially known as the Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis School, is a public elementary school located in the Richmond Hill neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 27. The school is situated in a vibrant, multi-ethnic residential area and plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing foundational academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on preparing students for middle school through a structured core curriculum. Beyond its academic focus, PS 66 integrates enrichment opportunities and community engagement initiatives to support the well-being of its students. As a neighborhood school, it strives to maintain strong partnerships with local families, aiming to provide a supportive and stable educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the Richmond Hill community.

For more information, contact PS 66 JACQUELINE KENNEDY-ONASSIS at (718) 849-0184 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.