For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,910 students in Fresh Meadows, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Fresh Meadows, NY are P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows, P.s. 163 Flushing Heights and P.s. 26 Rufus King. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fresh Meadows, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Fresh Meadows have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fresh Meadows, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: 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 preschools in Fresh Meadows, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Fresh Meadows, NY include P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows, P.s. 163 Flushing Heights and P.s. 26 Rufus King.
How many public preschools are located in Fresh Meadows?
6 public preschools are located in Fresh Meadows.
What is the racial composition of students in Fresh Meadows?
Fresh Meadows public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fresh Meadows are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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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