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PS 70

Long Island City, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #30

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About PS 70

PS 70 is a public school in Long Island City, New York, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 770 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Long Island City. With about 59.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District #30 runs 53 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Queens County. There are 822 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	30-45 42nd St, Long Island City, NY 11103
Phone	(718) 728-4646
School district	New York City Geographic District #30
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	770
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	59.3
Students per teacher	13
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 360010202289). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 70 serve?

PS 70 serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 70?

PS 70 reported 770 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 70?

About 13 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 770 students and 59.3 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 70 a public or charter school?

PS 70 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 70 in?

PS 70 is part of New York City Geographic District #30. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-30/

Where is PS 70 located?

PS 70 is at 30-45 42nd St, Long Island City, NY 11103. The phone number is (718) 728-4646.

How many other schools are near PS 70?

There are 822 other schools within 5 miles of PS 70 in our directory.