P.S. 066 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

P.S. 066 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, serving students from 3-K through 5th grade in Richmond Hill, Queens, is widely recognized for its strong academic performance. The school's English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates are well above the citywide median, placing it among the top elementary schools in New York. It has also been designated a National Blue Ribbon School. The school occupies a distinctive historic building, constructed in 1898 in the Romanesque style with a prominent six-story tower, and was restored in 2001. It holds status as both a New York City designated landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Renamed in honor of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 2003, the school features a modern extension added in 2020, which includes new classrooms, a computer lab, a cafeteria, and a yoga studio. Recent parent surveys indicate overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding the school environment and relationships. The school emphasizes literacy, computer science, and community outreach, with every classroom equipped with modern technology.