PS 52

Jamaica, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #29

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About PS 52

Located in Jamaica, New York, PS 52 is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 270 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Jamaica. There are about 9.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (29.6 teachers in all). It is one of 46 schools in New York City Geographic District #29. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Queens County. Within 5 miles there are 260 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	178-37 146th Terrace, Jamaica, NY 11434
Phone	(718) 528-2238
School district	New York City Geographic District #29
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	270
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	29.6
Students per teacher	9.1
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Queens County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360010102227). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Queens Early Childhood CenterPrivateJamaica · 0.3 mi Collaborative Arts Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Springfield Gardens, NY · 0.5 mi Community Voices Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Springfield Gardens, NY · 0.5 mi PS 251Public · Grades PreK to 5Springfield Gardens, NY · 0.5 mi Excelsior Preparatory High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Springfield Gardens, NY · 0.7 mi Queens Preparatory AcademyPublic · Grades 9 to 12Springfield Gardens, NY · 0.7 mi Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 12Springfield Gardens, NY · 0.7 mi George Washington Carver High School for the SciencesPublic · Grades 9 to 12Springfield Gardens, NY · 0.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 52 serve?

PS 52 serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 52?

PS 52 reported 270 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 52?

About 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 270 students and 29.6 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 52 a public or charter school?

PS 52 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 52 in?

PS 52 is part of New York City Geographic District #29. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-29/

Where is PS 52 located?

PS 52 is at 178-37 146th Terrace, Jamaica, NY 11434. The phone number is (718) 528-2238.

How many other schools are near PS 52?

There are 260 other schools within 5 miles of PS 52 in our directory.