Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
Grades: PK-5
Students: 610
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 12:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 568:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
28-37 29TH ST
Queens, NY 11102
Queens, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
8/10
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College ReadinessNA
Student GrowthCommunity Reviews
My daughter attended this school for Kindergarten and I cannot wait until the school year is over to transfer her out of this school. The teachers lack proper communication and barely send out homework. Overall I do not recommend this school.
Posted by a parent on 4/2/2025My son is a fifth grader at PS 17 Q. He has been enrolled since second grade and I can confidently say this school is truly exceptional. One of the things I appreciate most as a parent is the school’s unwavering commitment to fostering a positive and respectful atmosphere. We switched to this school
Posted by a parent on 1/27/2025I attended this school as a child and it was a great school, so I was so excited for my son to attend... BIG MISTAKE! Idk what happened to this place but it was Problem after problem since day one! Contact with anybody at the school is non existent you can call any number or extension & I guarantee
Posted by a parent on 12/11/2024PS 17 is a warm, caring and diverse community school where the teachers, asst. principals and principal know all of the children's names and strive to address each child's needs. The many programs at this school include dual language, music, theater class, art... The school is well maintained, clean
Posted by a parent on 5/5/2016My daughter loves her school, the Principal, teachers, Parent's coordinator, are very supportive and provide the kids with a warm and friendly environment, but at the same time they learn discipline and respect. They have good programs such as the Dual language and Girl Scouts.
Posted by a parent on 11/17/2015Nearby Schools
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9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis school is probably the best elementary school in Queens. My son learned a lot and the Principal is great.Parent Review2y ago - Ideal Islamic School
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThe school is amazing because my daughter goes there she has learned so much about islamParent Review1y ago - Les Enfants Montessori School
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Queens schools - Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is located at 28-37 29TH ST, Queens NY 11102. Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is in the New York City Geographic District #30. Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.
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