For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,361 students in South Richmond Hill, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in South Richmond Hill, NY are P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School and P.s. 62 Chester Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Richmond Hill, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in South Richmond Hill have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in South Richmond Hill, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101-33 124th St
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 441-5493
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 441-5493
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 62 Chester Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
97-25 108th St
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 286-4460
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 286-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
South Richmond Hill, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Richmond Hills Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
132-04 107th Ave
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in South Richmond Hill, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in South Richmond Hill, NY include P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School and P.s. 62 Chester Park School.
How many public preschools are located in South Richmond Hill?
2 public preschools are located in South Richmond Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in South Richmond Hill?
South Richmond Hill public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in South Richmond Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in South Richmond Hill include: P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School vs. P.s. 62 Chester Park School, P.s. 62 Chester Park School vs. P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School
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