Best East Elmhurst Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,576 students in East Elmhurst, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in East Elmhurst, NY are P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg, P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School and P.s. 148. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Elmhurst, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in East Elmhurst have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in East Elmhurst, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
75-10 21st Ave
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 728-1459
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
98-01 25th Ave
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 446-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 1,154 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 148
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
89-02 32nd Ave
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
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in East Elmhurst, New York

East Elmhurst, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
10-10 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
15-15 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-4636
Gr: Inquire with school
18-00 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
Gr: 10 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 93%
11-11 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
15-15 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
11-11 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 626-7835
1919 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-7562

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in East Elmhurst, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in East Elmhurst, NY include P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg, P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School and P.s. 148.
How many public preschools are located in East Elmhurst?
4 public preschools are located in East Elmhurst.
What is the racial composition of students in East Elmhurst?
East Elmhurst public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in East Elmhurst are often viewed compared to one another?

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