P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School serves 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School's student population of 197 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
197 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
62%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
16%
39%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School often compared to?
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 69 Jackson Heights, P.s. 212, Renaissance Charter School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School?
197 students attend P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School?
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School offer ?
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School part of?
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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