For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 980 students in Cambria Heights, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cambria Heights, NY are P.s. 176 Cambria Heights and Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambria Heights, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cambria Heights have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cambria Heights, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 176 Cambria Heights
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120-45 235th St
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 525-4057
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 525-4057
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
218-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 528-2420
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 528-2420
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Cambria Heights, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
207-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-2807
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-2807
Grades: 11-12
| 25 students
207-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-6432
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-6432
Grades: 10-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cambria Heights, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cambria Heights, NY include P.s. 176 Cambria Heights and Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cambria Heights?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cambria Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria Heights?
Cambria Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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