PS 79 Francis Lewis
Whitestone, NY · New York City Geographic District #25 · Grades PK-5
91st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 96%▲ Improving
PS 79 Francis Lewis ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 79 Francis Lewis 91st 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 96% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2019 to 96th in 2025 — improving.
PS 79 Francis Lewis test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 79 Francis Lewis students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,057 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 41.0% | 60.8% | ▲ 19.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.1% | 22.1% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 37.7% | 13.9% | ▼ 23.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near PS 79 Francis Lewis
Typical home value $997K in zip 11357 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 79 Francis Lewis
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9PS 193 Alfred J KennedyNew York City Geographic District #25 · 0.6 mi away357th of 2,326
ELA 77% · Math 78% - 8PS 21 Edward HartNew York City Geographic District #25 · 0.8 mi away629th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 70% - 9PS 184 Flushing ManorNew York City Geographic District #25 · 1.1 mi away333rd of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 84% - 5PS 129 Patricia LarkinNew York City Geographic District #25 · 1.2 mi away1,296th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 53% - 10PS 209 Clearview GardensNew York City Geographic District #25 · 1.2 mi away177th of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 86% - 7PS 214 Cadwallader ColdenNew York City Geographic District #25 · 1.2 mi away865th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 65% - 9PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood SchoolNew York City Geographic District #25 · 1.4 mi away327th of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 84% - 5PS 29New York City Geographic District #25 · 1.4 mi away1,322nd of 2,326
ELA 53% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 79 Francis Lewis in?
PS 79 Francis Lewis is part of the New York City Geographic District #25 district in Whitestone, New York.
Is PS 79 Francis Lewis a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 79 Francis Lewis 91st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 96% 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 79 Francis Lewis?
Asian 61%, Hispanic 22%, White 14%, Black 2% (1,057 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 79 Francis Lewis cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11357 is $997K 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.