Queens Explorers Elementary School
Ozone Park, NY · New York City Geographic District #27 · Grades PK-5
319th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 86%▲ Improving
Queens Explorers Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Queens Explorers Elementary School 319th 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 86% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 67th in 2019 to 86th in 2025 — improving.
Queens Explorers Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Queens Explorers Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 392 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2014
| Group | Trend | 2014 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.9% | 51.8% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 14.7% | 30.9% | ▲ 16.2 pts | |
| White | 16.7% | 5.1% | ▼ 11.6 pts | |
| Black | 11.8% | 4.6% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.9% | 3.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Queens Explorers Elementary School
Typical home value $757K in zip 11416 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Queens Explorers Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4PS 64 Joseph P AddabboNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.4 mi away1,482nd of 2,326
ELA 45% · Math 51% - 6PS 65 Raymond York Elementary School (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.4 mi away1,047th of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 62% - 7PS 63 Old SouthNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.5 mi away809th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 67% - 4New York City Academy for DiscoveryNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.6 mi away1,574th of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 50% - 8PS 60 WoodhavenNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.6 mi away680th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 74% - 5PS 273New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.8 mi away1,197th of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 53% - 6PS 62 Chester Park SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.8 mi away1,108th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 57% - 5PS 214 Michael FriedsamNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.8 mi away1,305th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Queens Explorers Elementary School in?
Queens Explorers Elementary School is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in Ozone Park, New York.
Is Queens Explorers Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Queens Explorers Elementary School 319th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Queens Explorers Elementary School?
Hispanic 52%, Asian 31%, White 5%, Black 5% (392 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Queens Explorers Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11416 is $757K 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.