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5 schools in Whitestone

New York · Public K-12

Public schools in Whitestone number 5 per the latest NCES data, with about 3,540 students enrolled, an average school size of 708.

7-year change in Whitestone

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,540
-527 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
22%
was 35%
% Hispanic
25%
was 22%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
51%
was 41%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
JHS 194 WILLIAM CARRMiddle06-08986
PS 184 FLUSHING MANORElementaryPK-05462
PS 193 ALFRED J KENNEDYElementaryPK-05559
PS 209 CLEARVIEW GARDENSElementaryPK-05445
PS 79 FRANCIS LEWISElementaryPK-051,088

About Whitestone

Public education in Whitestone, New York runs across 5 schools that instructs roughly 3,540 students. By footprint, Whitestone sits in the small bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 4 elementary, and 1 middle.

Average school size in Whitestone is around 708 students, 36% higher than the New York average of about 519.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 13%: 4,067 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,540 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 35% to 22%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Whitestone discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Whitestone?
Whitestone, New York has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,540 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Whitestone?
Whitestone has 4 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Whitestone?
PS 79 FRANCIS LEWIS is the largest public school in Whitestone by enrollment, with approximately 1,088 students.
What school districts serve Whitestone?
Whitestone public schools are operated by NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25.
What grade levels do public schools in Whitestone cover?
Public schools in Whitestone serve students from pre-K through grade 8.