Best East Elmhurst Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,986 students in East Elmhurst, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,413 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in East Elmhurst, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).

The top-ranked public schools in East Elmhurst, NY are I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong, P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg and East Elmhurst Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

East Elmhurst, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in East Elmhurst have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).