P.S. 024 Andrew Jackson

P.S. 024 Andrew Jackson in Flushing, Queens, is a large elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade, known for its strong academic performance. Students consistently achieve high proficiency rates, with math scores well above the citywide 75th percentile and ELA scores near the 75th percentile. The school is recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for its innovative integration of technology into learning, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and science with structured teaching methods. It serves a diverse student body, including a significant population of English Language Learners, supported by bilingual education programs, particularly in Chinese. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with nearly all parents reporting positive experiences in recent surveys. Parents describe teachers as caring, dedicated, and communicative, and praise the principal's leadership. The school maintains an excellent safety and school climate, with a very low suspension rate. After-school programs offer homework help and enrichment in STEM, arts, and recreation.