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P.S./I.S. 295

District 29 · Queens · Grades K to 8 · 29Q295

At a glance

Address
222-14 JAMAICA AVENUE, QUEENS, NY 11428
Admissions
Zone Priority, Screened
Links
School websiteMySchools page

Details last checked against MySchools on October 15, 2026. Report a problem · Add a tour we missed

Tours and open houses

No dates are posted yet. Many schools post them in October and November.

Until then, check the school's own website or its MySchools page, or call the school and ask for the parent coordinator.

Admissions

For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 15

  • P.S./I.S. 295 (Q295S), Q295S

    Zone Priority — Students who live within a particular school zone are given priority for this program.

  • P.S./I.S. 295 Screened Program (Q295A), Q295A

    Screened — Students are admitted based on their course grades

Clubs, arts and sports

Music
Band, Chorus/Singing
Visual & performing arts
Art, Art, Traditional and Studio Art, Visual Arts, Visual Arts
STEM
Computer Science, Math Team, STEM, Technology, Technology
Sports & fitness
Physical Education
Academics
Algebra I, Foreign Language, Homework Help, Math, Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Biology ACC, Science, Spanish, Specialized High School Test Preparation, World Languages (Middle School)
Clubs & leadership
Chess, Chess, Debate, Debate, National Junior Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Service Learning, Spelling Bee, Student Council, Student Council, Yearbook, Yearbook
Programs
Extended Day, Free After School Program, Uniform

About the school

PS/IS 295Q provides opportunities for students to Achieve their Educational Excellence, become Responsible and Respectful Citizens; to embrace lifelong Learning in a Safe and Positive Environment through Teamwork within the school community. At PS/IS 295Q, all students are expected to maintain an average of 65% or above in all classes. For our screened middle school program students are on track to take the Regents Exams in Algebra I, Living Environment, Second Language Proficiency and expected to maintain an average of 85% or above. It is a shared responsibility between the school and parents to provide students with appropriate support when they exhibit difficulty in achieving these expectations. PSIS 295Q is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. The objectives of the PSIS 295Q Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society are as follows: create an enthusiasm for superior scholarship; develop citizenship; stimulate a desire to serve; promote leadership; instill in our youth exemplary qualities of character. Middle school students placed in the National Junior Honor Society must maintain an average of 90% in all subject areas to be considered for the highest award. This includes Visual Arts, Music, Foreign Language, Technology, Library, and Physical Education to be considered for the highest award.

From MySchools.