Top 10 Best Astoria Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 10,563 students in Astoria, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Astoria, NY are 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone and Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Astoria, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Astoria have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Astoria, NY Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)
Magnet School
Math: 92% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23-70 31st St
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23-15 Newtown Ave
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 267-2839
Grades: 6-12
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Ps 122 Mamie Fay
Magnet School
Math: 80% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21-21 Ditmars Blvd
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 721-6410
Grades: PK-8
| 1,156 students
Rank: #55.
Ps 234
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30-15 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 956-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Ps 166 Henry Gradstein
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33-09 35th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 786-6703
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #77.
Is 141 Steinway
Magnet School
Math: 63% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37-11 21st Ave
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-6403
Grades: 6-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #88.
Ps 84 Steinway
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22-45 41st St
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-1915
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #99.
Ps 70
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30-45 42nd St
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 728-4646
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #1010.
Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31-51 21st St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 274-8316
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #1111.
Is 10 Horace Greeley
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
45-11 31st Ave
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 278-7054
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #1212.
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14-14 29th Ave
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 932-0909
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #1313.
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #1414.
Ps 76 William Hallet
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
36-36 10th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-7464
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #1515.
Is 204 Oliver W Holmes
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36-41 28th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 937-1463
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: #1616.
Academy For New Americans
Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30-14 30th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 956-4140
Grades: 6-8
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
Charter School
36-12 35th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 392-3405
Grades: K-8
| 733 students
Rank: n/an/a
Voice Charter School Of New York
Charter School
36-24 12th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-1694
Grades: K-8
| 664 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Astoria, New York

Astoria, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
28-37 29th Street
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
28-37 29th Street
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Astoria, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Astoria, NY include 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone and Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria.
How many public elementary schools are located in Astoria, NY?
18 public elementary schools are located in Astoria, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Astoria, NY?
Astoria, NY public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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