82nd Street Academics
Primary and Secondary EducationNew York, United States51-200 Employees
82nd Street Academics is a nonprofit organization focused on primary and secondary education based in Jackson Heights, Queens. It serves about two thousand families in Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Long Island City, and Corona, offering programs from early childhood through after-school enrichment and summer sessions. The organization aims to support underserved immigrant families by helping them navigate the educational system and access opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. Its approach emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development for students in a diverse community, with inclusive programs that accommodate varied backgrounds and languages. As it grows, 82nd Street Academics seeks to broaden its services to meet families' evolving needs beyond the classroom while continuing to foster student well-being and leadership.