P.S. 85 Judge Charles Vallone

P.S. 85 Judge Charles Vallone in Astoria is a neighborhood school serving grades Pre-K through 5. This school is in its own building.

Students at this school generally perform well on test scores, as compared to other schools in the city. This school offers gifted classes through the Gifted and Talented program, which require a separate admissions process explained here. In the Pre-K classes, teachers ask children questions, invite back-and-forth conversation to develop language skills, and promote mutual respect and positive social interactions . Children are encouraged to communicate and learn language skills through books, puppets or blocks. They have lots of time to talk and ask questions. The principal has been leading this school since 2002.

This school prioritizes children who live in the school zone, but anyone is welcome to apply. Type your address into our school search to see your zoned school. For more information about zoned school enrollment and advice on how to find a program, please visit our New to NYC page and see the "Zoned Schools and other options" section.

If you are a parent or staff member, please tell us more about the school in our Comments Section.