For the 2024-25 school year, there are 1541 magnet public preschools serving 664,788 students in New York.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in New York are P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence, P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway and Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in New York (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
825 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 965-4200
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 965-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
71-25 113th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-9770
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-9770
Grades: PK-5
| 787 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
137 Leahy St
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Naples Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1055 Targee St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 876-4610
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 876-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
68-60 110th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(929) 467-6200
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(929) 467-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #66.
P.S. 188 Kingsbury
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
218-12 Hartland Ave
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
(929) 600-5683
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
(929) 600-5683
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #77.
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 E 81st St
New York, NY 10028
(212) 452-6650
New York, NY 10028
(212) 452-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
P.S. 31 Samuel F Dupont
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
75 Meserole Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 383-8998
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 383-8998
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
P.S. 94 David D Porter
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
41-77 Little Neck Pkwy
Little Neck, NY 11363
(718) 423-8491
Little Neck, NY 11363
(718) 423-8491
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1010.
P.S. 203 Oakland Gardens
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
53-11 Sprngfld Blvd
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
(718) 423-8652
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
(718) 423-8652
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #1111.
P.S. 124 Yung Wing
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 Division St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 966-7237
New York, NY 10002
(212) 966-7237
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1212.
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
419 E 66th St
New York, NY 10065
(212) 734-7719
New York, NY 10065
(212) 734-7719
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1313.
Active Learning Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
137-20 Franklin Ave
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 445-5730
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 445-5730
Grades: PK-3
| 438 students
Rank: #1414.
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
425 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9277
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9277
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #1515.
P.S. 101 School In The Gardens
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Russell Pl
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-7230
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-7230
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #1616.
River School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
425 E 35th St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 251-6640
New York, NY 10016
(212) 251-6640
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1717.
P.S. 8 Shirlee Solomon
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
112 Lindenwood Rd
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 356-2800
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 356-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #1818.
Pearls Hawthorne School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 Hawthorne Ave
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 376-8250
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 376-8250
Grades: PK-8
| 781 students
Rank: #1919.
P.S. 87 William Sherman
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
160 W 78th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 678-2826
New York, NY 10024
(212) 678-2826
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
P.S. 205 Alexander Graham Bell
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
75-25 Bell Blvd
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 464-5773
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 464-5773
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
311 E 82nd St
New York, NY 10028
(212) 734-7127
New York, NY 10028
(212) 734-7127
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
P.S. 89
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Warren St
New York, NY 10282
(212) 571-5659
New York, NY 10282
(212) 571-5659
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #2323.
P.S. 50 Frank Hankinson
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Adelaide Ave
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 987-0396
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 987-0396
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #2424.
P.S. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 E 20th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-5500
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #2525.
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
419 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Grades: PK-5
| 832 students
Rank: #2626.
James J Ambrose School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80-51 261st St
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
(718) 831-4010
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
(718) 831-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Manor Oaks William Bowie School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1950 Hillside Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2363
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2363
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Nassakeag Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
490 Pond Path
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4400
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 543 students
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
P.S. 107 John W Kimball
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 8th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2054
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2054
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
P.S. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
69-20 Juno St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-2775
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-2775
Grades: PK-5
| 830 students
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
P.S. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29-66 137th St
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 445-2902
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 445-2902
Grades: PK-3
| 308 students
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
P.S. 376
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210-21 48th Ave
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
(929) 267-5900
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
(929) 267-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #3333.
P.S. 41 Greenwich Village
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 W 11th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 675-2756
New York, NY 10011
(212) 675-2756
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #3434.
P.S. 150
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28-42 Trinity Pl
New York, NY 10006
(212) 732-4392
New York, NY 10006
(212) 732-4392
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #3535.
P.S. 171 Patrick Henry
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19 E 103rd St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-5801
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-5801
Grades: PK-8
| 762 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in New York?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in New York include P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence, P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway and Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in New York?
1,541 magnet public preschools are located in New York.
What is the racial composition of students in New York?
New York magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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