PS 71 Forest
Ridgewood, NY · New York City Geographic District #24
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,267th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 46%· Stable
62-85 FOREST AVE, Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718)821-7772NCES ID 360009802292Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 71 Forest 1,267th 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 46% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 46th 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 516 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.1% | 62.8% | ▲ 15.7 pts | |
| White | 45.3% | 28.1% | ▼ 17.2 pts | |
| Asian | 5.9% | 4.7% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.0 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 $872K in zip 11385 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 71 Forest
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ELA 62% ▲7 · Math 65% ▲14Compare - #985PS 153 Maspeth ElementaryNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.3 mi away985th of 2,326
ELA 60% ▲5 · Math 60% ▲9Compare - #1727Learners and LeadersNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.6 mi away1,727th of 2,326
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ELA 49% ▼6 · Math 68% ▲17Compare - #1185PS 88 SenecaNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.7 mi away1,185th of 2,326
ELA 54% ▼1 · Math 56% ▲5Compare - #2027PS 239New York City Geographic District #24 · 0.8 mi away2,027th of 2,326
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What school district is PS 71 Forest in?
PS 71 Forest is part of the New York City Geographic District #24 district in Ridgewood, New York.
Is PS 71 Forest a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 71 Forest 1,267th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 46% 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 71 Forest?
Hispanic 63%, White 28%, Asian 5%, American Indian 2% (516 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 71 Forest cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11385 is $872K 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.