Top 5 Best Astoria Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 5,298 students in Astoria, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Astoria, NY are Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone, Ps 122 Mamie Fay and Ps 234. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Astoria, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Astoria have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Astoria, NY (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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
[+] 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 preschools in Astoria, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Astoria, NY include Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone, Ps 122 Mamie Fay and Ps 234.
How many public preschools are located in Astoria, NY?
9 public preschools are located in Astoria, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Astoria, NY?
Astoria, NY public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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