For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,745 students in Elmhurst, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmhurst, NY are Central Queens Academy Charter School, Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School and P.s. 102 Bayview. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmhurst, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Elmhurst have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elmhurst, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Queens Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
88-14 Justice Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Gr: K-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
78-02 Queens Boulevard
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(929) 666-4430
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(929) 666-4430
Gr: 5-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 102 Bayview
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55-24 Van Horn St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 446-3308
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 446-3308
Gr: PK-8 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50-40 Jacobus St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 205-6788
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 205-6788
Gr: 6-8 | 1,203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Renaissance Charter School 2
Charter School
45-20 83rd St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(917) 242-3505
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(917) 242-3505
Gr: K-10 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Elmhurst, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
76-05 51st Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Gr: 4-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
55-01 94th Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Gr: K-5 | 1,386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
55-01 94th Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Gr: K-5 | 1,386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elmhurst, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmhurst, NY include Central Queens Academy Charter School, Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School and P.s. 102 Bayview.
How many public middle schools are located in Elmhurst?
5 public middle schools are located in Elmhurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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