District 25 includes the neighborhoods of Flushing, Whitestone, and College Point, a diverse swath of Queens that is home to many immigrant families. The district has many well-regarded, neighborhood schools, and most students attend their zoned elementary school.

There are several gifted and talented programs and two early childhood schools that serve students in grades k to 3 from across the district: P.S. 242 and the Active Learning Elementary School.

The Queens College School for Math, Science & Technology (PreK–8) draws citywide applicants through a lottery for its accelerated STEM curriculum.

Most families also attend their zoned middle schools, but districtwide options like Bell Academy (6–8) and East–West School of International Studies (6–12) offer global studies and small-school environments.

Charter school presence is modest yet growing; Elm Community Charter School (K–5) offers structured academics and serves a diverse student population.

View all District 25 elementary schools here and middle schools here. 

District 25 Contacts

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 25 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.

Committee on Special Education