Overview

Ps 71 Forest is a public school in Queens, NY. It is one of 33 elementary schools in New York City Geographic District #24.

School Rating

Ps 71 Forest is performing average compared to public and charter schools in New York with the same grade levels.
6/10
GreatSchools Rating

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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3.0
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Neighborhood

62-85 FOREST AVE
Queens, NY 11385
School leader: Indiana Soto
(718) 821-7772
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School attendance zone
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