For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,747 students in South Richmond Hill, NY.
The top ranked public schools in South Richmond Hill, NY are P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School, P.s. 62 Chester Park School and Epic High School - North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Richmond Hill, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in South Richmond Hill have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Richmond Hill, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101-33 124th St
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 441-5493
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 441-5493
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 62 Chester Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
97-25 108th St
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 286-4460
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 286-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
Rank: #33.
Epic High School - North
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
94-25 117th St
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 570-8230
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 570-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
South Richmond Hill, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Richmond Hills Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
132-04 107th Ave
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Richmond Hill, NY?
The top ranked public schools in South Richmond Hill, NY include P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School, P.s. 62 Chester Park School and Epic High School - North.
How many public schools are located in South Richmond Hill?
3 public schools are located in South Richmond Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in South Richmond Hill?
South Richmond Hill public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in South Richmond Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in South Richmond Hill include: P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School vs. P.s. 62 Chester Park School, P.s. 62 Chester Park School vs. P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School
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