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PS 79 Francis Lewis

Whitestone, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #25

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About PS 79 Francis Lewis

Located in Whitestone, New York, PS 79 Francis Lewis is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,088 students enrolled. There are about 15.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (70.8 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Queens County. Within 5 miles there are 326 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 46 schools in New York City Geographic District #25.

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School facts

Address147-27 15th Dr, Whitestone, NY 11357
Phone(718) 746-0396
School districtNew York City Geographic District #25
GradesPreK to 5
Students (2024-25)1,088
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)70.8
Students per teacher15.4
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, large, Queens County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360012202314). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Whitestone AcademyPrivate · Grades 7 to 12Whitestone · 0.4 miSt Lukes SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Whitestone · 0.4 miPS 193 Alfred J KennedyPublic · Grades PreK to 5Whitestone · 0.6 miJHS 194 William CarrPublic · Grades 6 to 8Whitestone · 0.6 miThe Lowell SchoolPrivate · Grades 3 to 8Whitestone · 0.7 miJHS 185 Edward BleekerPublic · Grades 6 to 8Flushing, NY · 0.8 miPS 21 Edward HartPublic · Grades PreK to 5Flushing, NY · 0.8 miSt Mel Catholic AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 6Flushing, NY · 1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 79 Francis Lewis serve?

PS 79 Francis Lewis serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 79 Francis Lewis?

PS 79 Francis Lewis reported 1,088 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 79 Francis Lewis?

About 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,088 students and 70.8 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 79 Francis Lewis a public or charter school?

PS 79 Francis Lewis is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 79 Francis Lewis in?

PS 79 Francis Lewis is part of New York City Geographic District #25. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-25/

Where is PS 79 Francis Lewis located?

PS 79 Francis Lewis is at 147-27 15th Dr, Whitestone, NY 11357. The phone number is (718) 746-0396.

How many other schools are near PS 79 Francis Lewis?

There are 326 other schools within 5 miles of PS 79 Francis Lewis in our directory.

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