For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,646 students in 11361, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 797 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 11361, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11361, NY are P.s. 41 Crocheron, Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne and P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11361 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11361, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11361, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 41 Crocheron
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
34-06 214th Lane
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8333
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8333
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
61-15 Oceania St
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-6800
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75-25 Bell Blvd
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 464-5773
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 464-5773
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 130
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200-01 42nd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 819-2230
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 819-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Middle School 158 Marie Curie
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
46-35 Oceania St
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8100
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 159
(Math: 82% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205-01 33rd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8553
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8553
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 31 Bayside
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211-45 46th Rd
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8289
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8289
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 213 Carl Ullman School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231-02 67th Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8747
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8747
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 162 John Golden
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201-02 53rd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8621
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8621
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Bayside High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32-24 Corp Kennedy St
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 229-7600
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 229-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
11361, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11361, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11361, NY include P.s. 41 Crocheron, Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne and P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell.
How many public schools are located in 11361?
10 public schools are located in 11361.
What percentage of students in 11361 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 11361 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11361?
11361 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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