For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 456 students in the neighborhood of South Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill, NY.
The top ranked public school in South Richmond Hill is P.s. 55 Maure. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 55 Maure
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131-10 97th Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-3845
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-3845
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill, NY include P.s. 55 Maure.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill?
the neighborhood of South Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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