For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,385 students in South Richmond Hill, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in South Richmond Hill, NY are P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School and P.s. 62 Chester Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Richmond Hill, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in South Richmond Hill have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in South Richmond Hill, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 62 Chester Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
97-25 108th St
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 286-4460
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 286-4460
Gr: PK-5 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
South Richmond Hill, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Richmond Hills Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
132-04 107th Ave
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in South Richmond Hill, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in South Richmond Hill, NY include P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School and P.s. 62 Chester Park School.
How many public preschools are located in South Richmond Hill?
2 public preschools are located in South Richmond Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in South Richmond Hill?
South Richmond Hill public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in South Richmond Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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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