For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,113 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 53%), 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Elmhurst, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32-02 Junction Blvd
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 335-7500
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 335-7500
Gr: 5-8 | 1,555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75-10 21st Ave
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 728-1459
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 728-1459
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
East Elmhurst Community School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26-25 97th St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 505-6050
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 505-6050
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
98-01 25th Ave
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 446-4700
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 446-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 148
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
89-02 32nd Ave
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 898-8181
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 898-8181
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
32-63 93rd St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 899-5799
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 899-5799
Gr: PK-2 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
111-10 Astoria Blvd
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(332) 262-2861
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(332) 262-2861
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Rose M Singer Center
Alternative School
19-19 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-7450
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-7450
Gr: 12 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in East Elmhurst, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in East Elmhurst, NY include I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong, P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg and East Elmhurst Community School.
How many public schools are located in East Elmhurst?
8 public schools are located in East Elmhurst.
What percentage of students in East Elmhurst go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in East Elmhurst are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Elmhurst?
East Elmhurst public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in East Elmhurst are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in East Elmhurst include: Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts vs. P.s. 148, P.s. 148 vs. Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts, East Elmhurst Community School vs. P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
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