For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 12,023 students in Elmhurst, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,348 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Elmhurst, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Elmhurst, NY are Maspeth High School, Civic Leadership Academy and Newtown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmhurst, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Elmhurst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elmhurst, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maspeth High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
54-40 74th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 803-7100
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 803-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Rank: #22.
Civic Leadership Academy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45-10 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1487
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1487
Grades: 9-12
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Newtown High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
48-01 90th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 595-8400
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 595-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,704 students
Rank: #44.
Central Queens Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55-30 Junction Blvd
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Grades: K-8
| 489 students
Rank: #55.
Ps 102 Bayview
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55-24 Van Horn St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 446-3308
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 446-3308
Grades: PK-8
| 1,192 students
Rank: #66.
Pan American International High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45-10 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-3602
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-3602
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
International High School For Health Sciences
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48-01 90th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 595-8600
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 595-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #88.
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50-40 Jacobus St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 205-6788
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 205-6788
Grades: 6-8
| 1,552 students
Rank: #99.
Ps 7 Louis F Simeone
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80-55 Cornish Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 446-2726
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 446-2726
Grades: PK-5
| 1,194 students
Rank: #1010.
Ps 13 Clement C Moore
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55-01 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Grades: PK-5
| 1,102 students
Rank: #1111.
Voyages Preparatory
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45-10 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-7851
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-7851
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #1212.
Ps 89 Elmhurst
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85-28 Britton Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 898-2230
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 898-2230
Grades: K-5
| 1,371 students
Rank: n/an/a
Forte Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
51-35 Reeder St 2nd Fl
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(929) 666-4430
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(929) 666-4430
Grades: 5-8
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
John F Kennedy Jr School
Special Education School
57-12 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 760-1083
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 760-1083
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Elmhurst, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
76-05 51st Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Grades: 4-5
| 440 students
Elmhurst Boys (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-30 58th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elmhurst Girls (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-30 60th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
55-01 94th Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Grades: K-5
| 1,386 students
55-01 94th Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Grades: K-5
| 1,386 students
Rego Park Girls (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-31 60th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rego-park Boys (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-30 60th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Woodhaven Boys (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-30 59th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elmhurst, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Elmhurst, NY include Maspeth High School, Civic Leadership Academy and Newtown High School.
How many public schools are located in Elmhurst, NY?
14 public schools are located in Elmhurst, NY.
What percentage of students in Elmhurst, NY go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Elmhurst, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elmhurst, NY?
Elmhurst, NY public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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