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Best Astoria Public Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 5,489 students in Astoria, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Astoria, NY are P.s. 122 Mamie Fay, P.s. 234 and P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone. 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 64% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Astoria have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Astoria, NY (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 122 Mamie Fay
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21-21 Ditmars Blvd
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 721-6410
Gr: PK-8 | 1,124 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 234
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30-15 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 956-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23-70 31st St
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33-09 35th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 786-6703
Gr: PK-5 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 84 Steinway
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22-45 41st St
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-1915
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 70
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30-45 42nd St
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 728-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 76 William Hallet
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36-36 10th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-7464
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14-14 29th Ave
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 932-0909
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Astoria, New York

Astoria, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lafayette-pershing Elementary School (Closed 2023)
28-37 29th Street
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau School (Closed 2023)
28-37 29th Street
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Astoria, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Astoria, NY include P.s. 122 Mamie Fay, P.s. 234 and P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone.
How many public preschools are located in Astoria?
9 public preschools are located in Astoria.
What is the racial composition of students in Astoria?
Astoria public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Astoria are often viewed compared to one another?

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