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P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone

23-70 31st St
Astoria, NY 11105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone's student population of 541 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1143 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
61%
46%
62%
49%
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
26%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
47%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone's ranking?
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone is ranked #1143 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone often compared to?
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Valloneis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 122 Mamie Fay, 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
541 students attend P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone offer ?
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone part of?
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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