For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,537 students in the neighborhood of Flushing, Bayside, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Flushing, Bayside, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
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 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
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 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Flushing, Bayside, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Flushing, Bayside, NY include P.s. 130, P.s. 159 and P.s. 162 John Golden.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Flushing, Bayside?
3 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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