For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,794 students in 11426, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 11426 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11426, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11426, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
248-05 86th Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4016
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4021
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-10 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 479-3920
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 479-3920
Gr: PK-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 224
Special Education School
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11426, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11426, NY include P.s. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence, P.s. 186 Castlewood and Ps/is 266.
How many public preschools are located in 11426?
4 public preschools are located in 11426.
What is the racial composition of students in 11426?
11426 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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