For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 12,405 students in Fresh Meadows, NY (there are 8 private schools, serving 4,195 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Fresh Meadows, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Fresh Meadows, NY are Junior High School 216 George J Ryan, Francis Lewis High School and P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fresh Meadows, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fresh Meadows have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fresh Meadows, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junior High School 216 George J Ryan
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64-20 175th St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2005
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2005
Grades: 6-8
| 1,495 students
Rank: #22.
Francis Lewis High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
58-20 Utopia Pky
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 281-8200
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 281-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 4,406 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
174-10 67th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2243
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2243
Grades: PK-5
| 935 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 163 Flushing Heights
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
159-01 59th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 353-2514
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 353-2514
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 26 Rufus King
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195-02 69th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 464-4505
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 464-4505
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 154
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75-02 162nd St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-1500
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #77.
Ps/ms 200 Magnet School-global Studi
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70-10 164th St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 969-7780
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 969-7780
Grades: PK-8
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Queens School Of Inquiry
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
158-40 76th Rd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-6929
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-6929
Grades: 6-12
| 589 students
Rank: #99.
Robert F Kennedy Community High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75-40 Parsons Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 969-5510
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 969-5510
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Rank: #1010.
I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
158-40 76th Rd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-9000
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-9000
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 177
Special Education School
56-37 188th St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(929) 483-3050
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(929) 483-3050
Grades: K-8
| 615 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 255
Special Education School
158-40 76th Rd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-1247
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-1247
Grades: K-8
| 558 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. Q4
Special Education School
196-25 Peck Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 264-0916
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 264-0916
Grades: PK-6
| 539 students
Fresh Meadows, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Childville Boys Progress House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
162-19 76th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Childville Girls Progress High Schoole (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
162-08 77th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
158-40 76th Road
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-9000
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-9000
Grades: 7-9
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fresh Meadows, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Fresh Meadows, NY include Junior High School 216 George J Ryan, Francis Lewis High School and P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows.
How many public schools are located in Fresh Meadows?
13 public schools are located in Fresh Meadows.
What percentage of students in Fresh Meadows go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Fresh Meadows are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fresh Meadows?
Fresh Meadows public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fresh Meadows are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fresh Meadows include: P.s. 163 Flushing Heights vs. P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows, Ps/ms 200 Magnet School-global Studi vs. P.s. 154, P.s. 154 vs. Ps/ms 200 Magnet School-global Studi
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