For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,109 students in East Elmhurst, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Elmhurst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in East Elmhurst, NY (2026-27)
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
East Elmhurst, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Correctional Institute For Men (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10-10 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
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
Gr: Inquire with school
Island Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
18-00 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
Gr: 10 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Nyc Adolescent Reception Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11-11 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
Nyc Correctional Institutional Women (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
15-15 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
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
Rosewood High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1919 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-7562
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-7562
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in East Elmhurst, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Elmhurst, NY include I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong, P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg and East Elmhurst Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in East Elmhurst?
7 public elementary schools are located in East Elmhurst.
What is the racial composition of students in East Elmhurst?
East Elmhurst public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in East Elmhurst are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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