PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe
Jackson Heights, NY · New York City Geographic District #30 · Grades PK-5
1,336th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 43%· Stable
PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe 1,336th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 43% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 43th in 2025.
PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 707 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.9% | 87.8% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 8.5% | 7.1% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 3.7% | 2.4% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe
Typical home value $423K in zip 11372 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (The)New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.1 mi away
- 4PS 280 Home of the LionheartsNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.1 mi away1,612th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 50% - 5PS 92 Harry T Stewart SrNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.3 mi away1,260th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 60% - 5PS 148New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.3 mi away1,369th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 55% - –PS 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora SchoolNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.4 mi away
- 5East Elmhurst Community SchoolNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.5 mi away1,366th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 55% - 7PS 212New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.6 mi away746th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 71% - 1PS 19 Marino JeantetNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.6 mi away2,118th of 2,326
ELA 30% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe in?
PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe is part of the New York City Geographic District #30 district in Jackson Heights, New York.
Is PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe 1,336th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe?
Hispanic 88%, Asian 7%, White 2%, American Indian 1% (707 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11372 is $423K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.