Is P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau a good school?

P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau has an overall score of 85/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 67% proficiency in ELA and 73% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau serve?

P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau serves students in grades PK-5 with approximately 589 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau?

P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau 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 P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau offer?

P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau offers a Dual Language program, 3-K and Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau located?

P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau is located at 28-37 29 STREET, New York, NY in District 30.

P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau

P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau rated 85/100 in Queens, District 30. ELA proficiency: 67%. Math proficiency: 73%. 589 students enrolled in grades PK-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 30Q017
District: 30
Borough: Queens
Grade band: PK-5
Enrollment: 589
Overall score: 85/100
ELA proficiency: 67%
Math proficiency: 73%
Address: 28-37 29 STREET, 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

P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau

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

Responses515

Response rate91%

Published topics12 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Parent-Principal Trust is among the highest published topics (98/100). Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate sits lower (71/100). 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: 94 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 98 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	71	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	93	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	94	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	94	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	89	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Leadership	97	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	94	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	93	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	98	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	98	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	89	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	97	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 30Q017

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

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled

K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau

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

Responses41

Response rate80%

Published topics23 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Safety 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: 97 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 93 / 100
Early Childhood Instruction: 88 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	94	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	84	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	95	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	98	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	88	70–89 · Middle band
Guidance	96	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	98	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	92	90–100 · Higher end
Instructional Leadership	97	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	99	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	93	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	83	70–89 · Middle band
Program Coherence	94	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	86	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Student Discussion	84	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	100	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	95	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	97	90–100 · Higher end
Social-Emotional	91	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Core Instruction	96	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	83	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Principal Trust	96	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	96	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 30Q017

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

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled