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P.S. 85 The Judge Charles J. Vallone School

 
23-70 31 Street Queens, NY 11105
Phone: (718) 278-3630  Fax: (718) 278-8312
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Principal: Ann Gordon-Chang
Parent Coordinator: Maria-Laura Arcos (347) 563-4138

WHAT'S SPECIAL: Small class size.
DOWNSIDE: School is next to elevated tracks of the N and W lines.
 
Grade levels: PK to 5
Class size: 17 - 25
Enrollment: 516
Ethnicity %:
  37 W; 4 B; 34 H; 24 A
Reading scores:
Math scores:
District 30

Admissions: Neighborhood school
Neighborhood: Astoria
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PS 85 has benefited in one way from what is going on in its neighborhood: gentrification has brought in more young singles and couples without children. That has translated into a smaller school population, and class sizes are small. Enrollment ranges from 17 to 25 children per class. But there is one serious drawback to the school's location: its proximity to the elevated N and W train line, which runs directly along the front of the building.

 

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anonymous2
(parent)
Mar 23, 2010

We have been so pleased with PS 85 since our son has started there this year. We absolulety love his teacher, Ms. D'Angelo, who is dedicated, professional, and passionate. She keeps our son... read more

anonymous
(parent)
Mar 13, 2010

The school is an undiscovered gem and welcoming place, committed to developing the whole child. The principal Ms. Chang, is fantastic, and holds parent breakfasts each month where she answers... read more

May 25, 2005 A parent writes: "I had two children attend this school for two years, [and their] favorite hobby is now reading. I believe the principal is to be commended for implementing a reading-centered... read more

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