For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 7,435 students in Fresh Meadows, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fresh Meadows, NY are Junior High School 216 George J Ryan, P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows and P.s. 163 Flushing Heights. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fresh Meadows, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fresh Meadows have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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 elementary schools in Fresh Meadows, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fresh Meadows, NY include Junior High School 216 George J Ryan, P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows and P.s. 163 Flushing Heights.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fresh Meadows?
11 public elementary schools are located in Fresh Meadows.
What is the racial composition of students in Fresh Meadows?
Fresh Meadows public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fresh Meadows are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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