For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,418 students in East Elmhurst, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,424 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in East Elmhurst, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in East Elmhurst, NY are Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg, Is 227 Louis Armstrong 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 47% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in East Elmhurst have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Elmhurst, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75-10 21st Ave
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 728-1459
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 728-1459
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
32-02 Junction Blvd
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 335-7500
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 335-7500
Grades: 5-8
| 1,499 students
Rank: #33.
East Elmhurst Community School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26-25 97th St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 505-6050
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 505-6050
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Ps 148
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89-02 32nd Ave
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 898-8181
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 898-8181
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #55.
Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
98-01 25th Ave
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 446-4700
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 446-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 1,049 students
32-63 93rd St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 899-5799
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 899-5799
Grades: PK-2
| 220 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
East Elmhurst, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Correctional Institute For Men (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10-10 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Horizons High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
15-15 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-4636
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-4636
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Island Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
18-00 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
Grades: 10
| 67 students
Nyc Adolescent Reception Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11-11 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nyc Correctional Institutional Women (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
15-15 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rikers Island Education Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11-11 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 626-7835
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 626-7835
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rosewood High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1919 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-7562
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-7562
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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 Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg, Is 227 Louis Armstrong and East Elmhurst Community School.
How many public schools are located in East Elmhurst, NY?
7 public schools are located in East Elmhurst, NY.
What percentage of students in East Elmhurst, NY go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in East Elmhurst, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Elmhurst, NY?
East Elmhurst, NY public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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