PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts
Jackson Heights, NY · New York City Geographic District #30 · Grades K-5
1,612th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 31%▼ Declining
PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts 1,612th 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 31% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2019 to 31th in 2025 — declining.
PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 452 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.5% | 86.7% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Asian | 6.8% | 7.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 3.5% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts
Typical home value $423K in zip 11372 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5PS 149 Christa McauliffeNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.1 mi away1,336th of 2,326
ELA 45% · Math 57% - –Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (The)New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.3 mi away
- 5PS 92 Harry T Stewart SrNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.3 mi away1,260th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 60% - –PS 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora SchoolNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.4 mi away
- 5PS 148New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.4 mi away1,369th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 55% - 1PS 19 Marino JeantetNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.5 mi away2,118th of 2,326
ELA 30% · Math 29% - 2Pioneer AcademyNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.5 mi away1,900th of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 41% - 7PS 212New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.6 mi away746th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 71%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts in?
PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts is part of the New York City Geographic District #30 district in Jackson Heights, New York.
Is PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts 1,612th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 31% 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 280 Home of the Lionhearts?
Hispanic 87%, Asian 7%, American Indian 4%, White 2% (452 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts 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.