District 29
District 29 covers neighborhoods in the northeastern portion of Queens, bordering Nassau County. The student population is broadly diverse, with a majority identifying as Black and significant Hispanic and Asian representation. Queens is well known for its Caribbean, South Asian, and Central American populations; many neighborhoods in eastern Queens host Jamaican, Trinidadian, Bangladeshi, Guyanese, and Salvadoran residents.
Neighborhoods include Bellerose, Cambria Heights, Laurelton, Queens Village, Rosedale, Springfield Gardens and St. Albans. Most students attend their zoned elementary and middle schools.
PS 95 Eastwood in Jamaica is a big, zoned, arts-rich school that welcomes students from all over the world. Children who are new to speaking English learn alongside native speakers in team-taught classes, and there are several options for students with special needs. A non-zoned option is PS 360.
There are several charter schools including Merrick Academy (K-5), Riverton Street (K-8), and Success Academy network schools.
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences is a selective admission school for students in grades 6 to 12. It gives priority in admissions for middle school grades to students in districts 28 and 29. Eagle Academy (6-12) is a rare all-boys school.
View all District 29 elementary schools here and middle schools here.
District 29 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 29 CEC 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.
