District 28
District 28, covering a broad area of central Queens, is home to many Caribbean, South Asian, and Latinx communities. Most students attend their zoned elementary and middle schools.
PS 303 The Academy for Excellence through the Arts is a districtwide elementary school.. Catherine & Count Basie Middle School (6-8) offers dance and music including band, guitar, and drumline.
The district has several schools serving grades 6 to 12. Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School offers a progressive education with hands-on projects and outdoor trips. It focuses on teamwork and character while preparing students for college. The Young Women’s Leadership School is a single-gender public school focused on preparing girls for college.
Overcrowding is a challenge. Some schools are short on space for subjects like art, music, and special education services. Parents should plan ahead, and ask schools about facilities and programming, and explore local options.
Music, food, and festivals span the district neighborhoods. The Queensboro Dance Festival brings global traditions—Bolivian folk, Indian Kathak, West African dance—to neighborhood parks and plazas.
View all District 28 elementary schools here and middle schools here.
District 28 Contacts
Who to contact:
Enrollment:
To enroll your child, go to the school or the nearest Family Welcome Center, not the district office.
Family Welcome Center
Community Education Council:
District 28 office
Special Education:
Most questions about special education can be answered by your child's teacher or principal. If you are new to New York City or your child attends private or parochial school, contact the nearest Committee on Special Education for an evaluation.
