School Overview
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.
793
Total Students
48.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 70
Demographic Student Count
White341
Hispanic314
Black22
Asian89
Two or More20
American Indian7
  • White
    341 (43.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    314 (39.6 %)
  • Asian
    89 (11.2 %)
  • Black
    22 (2.8 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (2.5 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
Phone: (718)728-4646
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 793
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 550
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 106
Kindergarten 121
Grade 1 112
Grade 2 100
Grade 3 106
Grade 4 116
Grade 5 131
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 70
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten106
Kindergarten121
Grade 1112
Grade 2100
Grade 3106
Grade 4116
Grade 5131
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 70
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37947.8%
Male41452.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)