Top 3 Best Flushing Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,537 students in the neighborhood of Flushing, Bayside, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Flushing are P.s. 130, P.s. 159 and P.s. 162 John Golden. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Flushing, Bayside, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Flushing, Bayside, NY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 130
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200-01 42nd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 819-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 159
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205-01 33rd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8553
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 162 John Golden
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201-02 53rd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8621
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Flushing, Bayside, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Flushing, Bayside, NY include P.s. 130, P.s. 159 and P.s. 162 John Golden.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Flushing, Bayside?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Flushing, Bayside.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Flushing, Bayside?
the neighborhood of Flushing, Bayside public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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