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Best 11426 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,668 students in 11426, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 994 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 11426, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11426, NY are P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence, P.s. 186 Castlewood and Ps/is 266. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11426 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11426, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11426, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
248-05 86th Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4016
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 186 Castlewood
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4021
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Ps/is 266
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
74-10 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 479-3920
Gr: PK-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Ps/is 208
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
74-30 Commonwlth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 468-6420
Gr: K-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
74-20 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 736-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
New York City Children's Center
Alternative School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Gr: 2-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 224
Special Education School
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center
Special Education School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd-bldg 3
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4880
Gr: K-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 11426 New York

11426, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Queens Children's Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
74-03 Commonwealth Boulevard
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4508
Gr: Inquire with school | 78 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Queens Children's Psychiatric Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
874-03 Commonwealth Boulevard
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-450
Gr: Inquire with school | 71 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 11426, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11426, NY include P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence, P.s. 186 Castlewood and Ps/is 266.
How many public schools are located in 11426?
8 public schools are located in 11426.
What percentage of students in 11426 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 11426 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11426?
11426 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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