For the 2025 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 31% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in East Elmhurst have an average ranking of 4/10, 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg
(Math: 55% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 1,154 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 148
(Math: 31% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
32-63 93rd St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 899-5799
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 899-5799
Grades: PK-2
| 209 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 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?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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, Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts vs. P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
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