Is The Academy for Excellence through the Arts a good school?

The Academy for Excellence through the Arts has an overall score of 96/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 94% proficiency in ELA and 96% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does The Academy for Excellence through the Arts serve?

The Academy for Excellence through the Arts serves students in grades PK-5 with approximately 517 students enrolled.

How do you apply to The Academy for Excellence through the Arts?

The Academy for Excellence through the Arts accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does The Academy for Excellence through the Arts offer?

The Academy for Excellence through the Arts offers Pre-K seats.

Where is The Academy for Excellence through the Arts located?

The Academy for Excellence through the Arts is located at 108-55 69 AVENUE, New York, NY in District 28.

The Academy for Excellence through the Arts

The Academy for Excellence through the Arts rated 96/100 in Queens, District 28. ELA proficiency: 94%. Math proficiency: 96%. 517 students enrolled in grades PK-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 28Q303
District: 28
Borough: Queens
Grade band: PK-5
Enrollment: 517
Overall score: 96/100
ELA proficiency: 94%
Math proficiency: 96%
Address: 108-55 69 AVENUE, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

The Academy for Excellence through the Arts

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses409

Response rate72%

Published topics12 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Strong Relationships is among the highest published topics (98/100). Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate sits lower (72/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 94 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 92 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 95 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

The Academy for Excellence through the Arts · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	72	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	95	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	91	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	94	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	85	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Leadership	93	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	92	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	90	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	95	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	95	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	78	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	98	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 28Q303

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: a53cfece9c20be0123c592679e8a5b3985b4e5ec10f03575d1911bf528b37885

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled

K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

The Academy for Excellence through the Arts

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses39

Response rate100%

Published topics27 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate is among the highest published topics (100/100). Teacher Influence sits lower (83/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 100 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 99 / 100
Early Childhood Instruction: 100 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

The Academy for Excellence through the Arts · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	85	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	100	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	100	90–100 · Higher end
Classroom Behavior	86	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	100	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	99	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	100	90–100 · Higher end
Guidance	100	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	100	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	98	90–100 · Higher end
Instructional Leadership	100	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	100	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	99	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	97	90–100 · Higher end
Program Coherence	99	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	98	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Student Discussion	92	90–100 · Higher end
Safety	100	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	98	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	98	90–100 · Higher end
Social-Emotional	97	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Core Instruction	96	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	100	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher Influence	83	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Principal Trust	100	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	96	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	100	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 28Q303

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled