For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,907 students in Richmond Hill, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond Hill, NY are P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis, P.s. 273 and P.s. 55 Maure. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond Hill, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richmond Hill have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richmond Hill, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85-11 102nd St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 558-2810
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 558-2810
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 273
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
88-07 102nd St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 286-8300
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 286-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 55 Maure
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131-10 97th Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-3845
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-3845
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150-15 Raleigh St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(929) 395-3215
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(929) 395-3215
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 254 Rosa Parks School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
84-40 101st St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 520-7878
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 520-7878
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 56 Harry Eichler
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
86-10 114th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 441-4448
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 441-4448
Gr: 2-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 90 Horace Mann
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
86-50 109th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 847-3370
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 847-3370
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 54 Hillside
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86-02 127th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-0962
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-0962
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
87-45 117th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 850-0738
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 850-0738
Gr: PK-1 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Richmond Hill, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Second Opportunity School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
117-11 Myrtle Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-9353
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-9353
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond Hill, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond Hill, NY include P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis, P.s. 273 and P.s. 55 Maure.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richmond Hill?
9 public elementary schools are located in Richmond Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond Hill?
Richmond Hill public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Richmond Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Richmond Hill include: P.s. 254 Rosa Parks School vs. P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis, P.s. 56 Harry Eichler vs. P.s. 51, P.s. 51 vs. P.s. 56 Harry Eichler
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