P.S. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, formally known as Brooklyn Hills School, is a historic school building in Richmond Hill, Queens, New York. It was designed by architect C. B. J. Snyder and built in 1898. It is a 2+1⁄2-story brick structure in the Romanesque style.
Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis's student population of 470 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
470 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Knights Rise Together – Diverse, Innovative, United.
School Rankings
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
65%
31%
Black
6%
15%
White
9%
39%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis's ranking?
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis is ranked #652 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis often compared to?
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassisis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 254 Rosa Parks School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis?
470 students attend P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis?
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis offer ?
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis part of?
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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