For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,323 students in Springfield Gardens, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Springfield Gardens, NY are P.s. 251, P.s. 181 Brookfield and P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield Gardens, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Springfield Gardens have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Springfield Gardens, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 251
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144-51 Arthur St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-2745
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-2745
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 181 Brookfield
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
148-15 230th St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5807
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5807
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132-15 218th St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5734
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5734
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 156 Laurelton
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
229-02 137th Ave
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-9173
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-9173
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121-15 Lucas St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-1670
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-1670
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Springfield Gardens, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
I.S. 231 Magnetech 2000 (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
14500 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-5140
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-5140
Grades: 7-8
| 305 students
Lucas Avenue Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
112-02 Lucas Ave
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
143-10 Sprngfld Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 341-3033
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 341-3033
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Springfield Gardens, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Springfield Gardens, NY include P.s. 251, P.s. 181 Brookfield and P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche.
How many public preschools are located in Springfield Gardens?
5 public preschools are located in Springfield Gardens.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield Gardens?
Springfield Gardens public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Springfield Gardens are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Springfield Gardens include: P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson vs. P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche, P.s. 251 vs. P.s. 181 Brookfield, P.s. 181 Brookfield vs. P.s. 251
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