PS 212
Jackson Heights, NY · New York City Geographic District #30 · Grades PK-5
746th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 68%· Stable
PS 212 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 212 746th 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 68% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 68th in 2025.
PS 212 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 212 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 578 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.9% | 64.2% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Asian | 20.0% | 20.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 7.9% | 10.7% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 3.5% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near PS 212
Typical home value $423K in zip 11372 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 212
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –PS 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora SchoolNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.3 mi away
- 6PS 69 Jackson HeightsNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.3 mi away946th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 63% - 5PS 148New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.4 mi away1,369th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 55% - 4PS 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (The)New York City Geographic District #24 · 0.6 mi away1,605th of 2,326
ELA 45% · Math 45% - 5PS 149 Christa McauliffeNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.6 mi away1,336th of 2,326
ELA 45% · Math 57% - 4PS 280 Home of the LionheartsNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.6 mi away1,612th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 50% - –Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (The)New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.6 mi away
- 9Hector Figueroa School (The)New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.6 mi away330th of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 83%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 212 in?
PS 212 is part of the New York City Geographic District #30 district in Jackson Heights, New York.
Is PS 212 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 212 746th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 68% 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 212?
Hispanic 64%, Asian 20%, White 11%, Two or more races 4% (578 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 212 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.