PS 212
Jackson Heights, NY · New York City Geographic District #30
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
746th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 68%· Stable
34-25 82ND ST, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718)898-6973NCES ID 360010204785Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 578 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.6% | 64.2% | ▼ 13.4 pts | |
| Asian | 13.2% | 20.1% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| White | 7.2% | 10.7% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.5% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $423K in zip 11372 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.