For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,328 students in Forest Hills, NY. The top ranked public preschools in Forest Hills, NY are P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway, Academy For Excellence Through The Arts and P.s. 101 School In The Gardens. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest Hills, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Forest Hills have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Forest Hills, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway
(Math: 96% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
71-25 113th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-9770
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-9770
Grades: PK-5
| 794 students
Rank: #22.
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
68-60 110th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(929) 467-6200
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(929) 467-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 101 School In The Gardens
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Russell Pl
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-7230
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-7230
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
69-20 Juno St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-2775
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-2775
Grades: PK-5
| 805 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 220 Edward Mandel
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
62-10 108th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 592-3030
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 592-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Forest Hills, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Forest Hills, NY include P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway, Academy For Excellence Through The Arts and P.s. 101 School In The Gardens. Forest Hills has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
How many public preschools are located in Forest Hills?
5 public preschools are located in Forest Hills.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Hills?
Forest Hills public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Forest Hills are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Forest Hills include: P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen vs. P.s. 101 School In The Gardens, P.s. 101 School In The Gardens vs. P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen, Academy For Excellence Through The Arts vs. P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway
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