For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,101 students in the neighborhood of Long Island City, Astoria, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Long Island City are P.s. 70, P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau and P.s. 76 William Hallet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Long Island City, Astoria, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Long Island City, Astoria, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 70
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30-45 42nd St
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 728-4646
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 728-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 76 William Hallet
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36-36 10th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-7464
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-7464
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14-14 29th Ave
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 932-0909
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 932-0909
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Long Island City, Astoria, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Long Island City, Astoria, NY include P.s. 70, P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau and P.s. 76 William Hallet.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Long Island City, Astoria?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Long Island City, Astoria.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Long Island City, Astoria?
the neighborhood of Long Island City, Astoria public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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