For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,771 students in Bellerose, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bellerose, NY are P.S. 186 Castlewood, P.S. 133 and Ps/is 266. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellerose, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bellerose have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bellerose, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.S. 186 Castlewood
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4021
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4021
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
P.S. 133
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
248-05 86th Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4016
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4016
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Ps/is 266
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
74-10 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 479-3920
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 479-3920
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Ps/is 208
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
74-30 Commonwlth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 468-6420
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 468-6420
Grades: K-8
| 617 students
Rank: n/an/a
New York City Children's Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Grades: 3-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.S. 224
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Grades: PK-8
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd-bldg 3
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4880
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4880
Grades: K-12
| 267 students
Bellerose, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Queens Children's Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
74-03 Commonwealth Boulevard
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4508
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4508
Grades: Inquire with school
| 78 students
Queens Children's Psychiatric Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
874-03 Commonwealth Boulevard
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-450
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-450
Grades: Inquire with school
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bellerose, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bellerose, NY include P.S. 186 Castlewood, P.S. 133 and Ps/is 266.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bellerose?
7 public elementary schools are located in Bellerose.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellerose?
Bellerose public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bellerose are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bellerose include: P.S. 133 vs. P.S. 186 Castlewood, P.S. 186 Castlewood vs. P.S. 133, P.S. 133 vs. Ps/is 266
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