For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 758 students in Kew Gardens, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 487 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in Kew Gardens, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Kew Gardens, NY is P.s. 99 Kew Gardens. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kew Gardens, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Kew Gardens have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kew Gardens, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 99 Kew Gardens
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
82-37 Kew Gardens Rd
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
(718) 544-4343
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
(718) 544-4343
Gr: K-6 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kew Gardens, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Kew Gardens, NY include P.s. 99 Kew Gardens.
How many public schools are located in Kew Gardens?
1 public schools are located in Kew Gardens.
What percentage of students in Kew Gardens go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in Kew Gardens are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kew Gardens?
Kew Gardens public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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