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.
770
Total Students
59.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 70
Demographic Student Count
White307
Hispanic334
Black22
Asian71
Two or More28
American Indian6
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    334 (43.4%)
  • White
    307 (39.9%)
  • Asian
    71 (9.2%)
  • Two or More
    28 (3.6%)
  • Black
    22 (2.9%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
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: 770
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 59.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 550
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 100
Kindergarten 108
Grade 1 120
Grade 2 124
Grade 3 114
Grade 4 99
Grade 5 104
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 70
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten100
Kindergarten108
Grade 1120
Grade 2124
Grade 3114
Grade 499
Grade 5104
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 70
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female38950.5%
Male38149.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)