For the 2024-25 school year, there are 385 public schools serving 261,622 students in Queens County, NY (there are 195 private schools, serving 49,615 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Queens County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Queens County, NY are P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway, 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) and Queens High School For The Sciences At York College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Queens County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Queens County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Queens County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway
(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: #22.
30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Grades: K-8
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Queens High School For The Sciences At York College
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
94-50 159th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 657-3181
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 657-3181
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
P.S. 95 Eastwood
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
179-01 90th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-0007
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-0007
Grades: K-5
| 1,107 students
Rank: #55.
Baccalaureate School For Global Education
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
34-12 36th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-5275
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-5275
Grades: 7-12
| 527 students
Rank: #66.
Townsend Harris High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
149-11 Melbourne Ave
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 575-5580
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 575-5580
Grades: 9-12
| 1,322 students
Rank: #77.
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts
(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: #88.
High School For Community Leadership
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
167-01 Gothic Dr
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 558-9801
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 558-9801
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #99.
P.S. 41 Crocheron
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214-43 35th Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8333
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8333
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1010.
P.S. 188 Kingsbury
(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: #1111.
P.S. 94 David D Porter
(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: #1212.
P.S. 203 Oakland Gardens
(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: #1313.
Active Learning Elementary 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. 101 School In The Gardens
(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: #1515.
Academy Of Finance And Enterprise
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30-20 Thomson Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 389-3623
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 389-3623
Grades: 9-12
| 905 students
Rank: #1616.
Scholars' Academy
(Math: 77% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 Beach 104th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-6918
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-6918
Grades: 6-12
| 1,183 students
Rank: #1717.
Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
61-15 Oceania St
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-6800
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,008 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Forest Hills High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
67-01 110th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-3137
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-3137
Grades: 5-12
| 3,429 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
P.S. 205 Alexander Graham Bell
(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: #2020.
High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture
Vocational School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
94-06 104th St
Ozone Park, NY 11416
(718) 846-6280
Ozone Park, NY 11416
(718) 846-6280
Grades: 9-12
| 1,075 students
Rank: #2121.
Aviation Career And Technical Education High School
Vocational School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45-30 36th St
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 361-2032
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 361-2032
Grades: 9-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #2222.
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
132-55 Ridgedale St-3rd Fl
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(347) 602-4335
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(347) 602-4335
Grades: K-8
| 895 students
Rank: #2323.
Success Academy Charter School - Rosedale
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
147-65 249th St
Rosedale, NY 11422
(347) 514-7060
Rosedale, NY 11422
(347) 514-7060
Grades: K-7
| 1,007 students
Rank: #2424.
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
57-00 223rd St
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
(718) 279-6500
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
(718) 279-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 3,100 students
Rank: #2525.
James J Ambrose 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: #2626.
Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45-35 Van Dam St
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 392-3330
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 392-3330
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #2727.
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
167-01 Gothic Dr
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 480-2689
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 480-2689
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
P.S. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen
(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: #28 - 3028. - 30.
P.S. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood 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: #28 - 3028. - 30.
P.S. 376
(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: #3131.
Business Technology Early College High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230-17 Hillside Ave
Queens Village, NY 11427
(718) 217-3613
Queens Village, NY 11427
(718) 217-3613
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #3232.
Academy Of American Studies
(Math: 94% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40-11 28th St
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 361-8786
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 361-8786
Grades: 9-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #3333.
Junior High School 67 Louis Pasteur
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51-60 Marathon Pkwy
Little Neck, NY 11362
(718) 423-8138
Little Neck, NY 11362
(718) 423-8138
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
Rank: #3434.
Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120-27 141st St
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 704-1441
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 704-1441
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #3535.
Junior High School 216 George J Ryan
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64-20 175th St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2005
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2005
Grades: 6-8
| 1,476 students
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Queens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
76-05 51st Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Grades: 4-5
| 440 students
A-way Out Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
41-14 27th St
Long Island City, NY 11101
Long Island City, NY 11101
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
130-01 Rockaway Boulevard
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 529-2547
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 529-2547
Grades: 5
| 223 students
Bais Ezra, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1217 Gateway Blvd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
100-00 Beach Channel Dr
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 945-6900
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 945-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Benilde Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
215-32 35th Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
Bayside, NY 11361
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
207-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-2807
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-2807
Grades: 11-12
| 25 students
Childville Boys Progress House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
162-19 76th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Childville Girls Progress High Schoole (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
162-08 77th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Corona Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 12 40th Rd
Corona, NY 11368
Corona, NY 11368
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Correctional Institute For Men (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10-10 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Creedmoor Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
80-45 Winchester Boulevard- Bu
Queens Village, NY 11427
(718) 264-5003
Queens Village, NY 11427
(718) 264-5003
Grades: Inquire with school
| 9 students
94-02 104th St
Ozone Park, NY 11416
(718) 850-8301
Ozone Park, NY 11416
(718) 850-8301
Grades: 9-10
| 226 students
De La Salle Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
43-45 Robinson St
Flushing, NY 11355
Flushing, NY 11355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dunkirt Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
115-70 Dunkirk St
Saint Albans, NY 11412
Saint Albans, NY 11412
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elmhurst Boys (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-30 58th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elmhurst Girls (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-30 60th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elmhurst Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
34-05 99th St
Corona, NY 11473
Corona, NY 11473
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Far Rockaway Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11-19 Plainview Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
821 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Group Home #1 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
136-14 Hillside Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home #2 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
88-89 195th Pl
Hollis, NY 11423
Hollis, NY 11423
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home 2 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
211-33 45th Dr
Bayside, NY 11361
Bayside, NY 11361
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home 4 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
102-22 Martense Ave
Corona, NY 10368
Corona, NY 10368
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Horizons High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
15-15 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-4636
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-4636
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
I.S. 231 Magnetech 2000 (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
14500 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-5140
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-5140
Grades: 7-8
| 305 students
Ida B. Wells School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
166-02 Jamaica Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-9390
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-9390
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Island Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
18-00 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
Grades: 10
| 67 students
J Cap 1 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
156-02 Liberty Ave
Jamaica, NY 11433
Jamaica, NY 11433
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
158-40 76th Road
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-9000
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-9000
Grades: 7-9
| 412 students
365 Beach 56th Street
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-3300
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 293 students
167-01 Gothic Dr
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-5942
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-5942
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Jamaica Res (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
167-01 Highland Ave
Jamaica, NY 11431
Jamaica, NY 11431
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
28-37 29th Street
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
207-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-6432
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-6432
Grades: 10-12
| 42 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Queens County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Queens County, NY include P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway, 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) and Queens High School For The Sciences At York College.
How many public schools are located in Queens County?
385 public schools are located in Queens County.
What percentage of students in Queens County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Queens County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Queens County?
Queens County public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Queens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Queens County include: Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 vs. I.S. 93 Ridgewood, I.S. 237 vs. East-west School Of International Studies, I.S. 145 Joseph Pulitzer vs. I.S. 230
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