PS 70
Long Island City, NY · New York City Geographic District #30 · Grades PK-5
998th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 57%▼ Declining
PS 70 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 70 998th 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 57% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 57th in 2025 — declining.
PS 70 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 70 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 809 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.7% | 42.8% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 35.2% | 39.2% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Asian | 19.1% | 11.0% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 2.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near PS 70
Typical home value $1.04M in zip 11103 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 70
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7PS 151 Mary D CarterNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.4 mi away877th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 63% - 10PS 234New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.6 mi away103rd of 2,326
ELA 92% · Math 87% - 8PS 17 Henry David ThoreauNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.6 mi away591st of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 73% - 1030Th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide)New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.6 mi away10th of 2,326
ELA 99% · Math 97% - 7Our World Neighborhood Charter SchoolOur World Neighborhood Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter713th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 66% - 5Academy of the City Charter SchoolAcademy of the City Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter1,235th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 9PS 166 Henry GradsteinNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.7 mi away448th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 77% - 9PS 84 SteinwayNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.8 mi away269th of 2,326
ELA 82% · Math 79%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 70 in?
PS 70 is part of the New York City Geographic District #30 district in Long Island City, New York.
Is PS 70 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 70 998th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 57% 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 70?
Hispanic 43%, White 39%, Asian 11%, Two or more races 3% (809 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 70 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11103 is $1.04M 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.