For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 9,409 students in Flushing, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Flushing, NY are Active Learning Elementary School, P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School and Queens College School For Math Science & Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flushing, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Flushing have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Flushing, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Active Learning Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
137-20 Franklin Ave
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 445-5730
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 445-5730
Grades: PK-3
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29-66 137th St
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 445-2902
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 445-2902
Grades: PK-3
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Queens College School For Math Science & Technology
(Math: 64% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
148-20 Reeves Ave
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 461-7462
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 461-7462
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 24 Andrew Jackson
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45-57 Union St
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 359-2288
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 359-2288
Grades: PK-5
| 1,183 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 219 Paul Klapper
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144-39 Gravett Rd
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 793-2130
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 793-2130
Grades: PK-8
| 611 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
153-33 Sanford Ave
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 762-4141
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 762-4141
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: #77.
P.s. 120
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
58-01 136th St
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 359-3390
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 359-3390
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #88.
P.s. 165 Edith K Bergtraum
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70-35 150th St
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 263-4004
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 263-4004
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #99.
P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31-15 140th St
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 461-4055
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 461-4055
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 21 Edward Hart
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
147-36 26th Ave
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 445-8833
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 445-8833
Grades: PK-5
| 1,086 students
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 164 Queens Valley
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
138-01 77th Ave
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 544-1083
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 544-1083
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 107 Thomas A Dooley
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
167-02 45th Ave
Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 762-5995
Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 762-5995
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 20 John Bowne
(Math: 59% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
142-30 Barclay Ave
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 359-0321
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 359-0321
Grades: PK-5
| 1,016 students
Rank: #1414.
P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65-11 155th St
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 359-0620
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 359-0620
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Flushing, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
De La Salle Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
43-45 Robinson St
Flushing, NY 11355
Flushing, NY 11355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Flushing, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Flushing, NY include Active Learning Elementary School, P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School and Queens College School For Math Science & Technology.
How many public preschools are located in Flushing?
14 public preschools are located in Flushing.
What is the racial composition of students in Flushing?
Flushing public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Flushing are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Flushing include: P.s. 24 Andrew Jackson vs. P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson, P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson vs. P.s. 24 Andrew Jackson, P.s. 164 Queens Valley vs. P.s. 165 Edith K Bergtraum
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