For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,531 students in Whitestone, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Whitestone, NY are P.s. 79 Francis Lewis, P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens and P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitestone, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Whitestone have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Whitestone, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 79 Francis Lewis
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
147-27 15th Dr
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-0396
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-0396
Grades: PK-5
| 1,057 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16-10 Utopia Pkwy
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 352-3939
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 352-3939
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
152-20 11th Ave
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 767-8810
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 767-8810
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 184 Flushing Manor
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
163-15 21st Rd
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 352-7800
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 352-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Junior High School 194 William Carr
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
154-60 17th Ave
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-0818
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-0818
Grades: 6-8
| 984 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Whitestone, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Whitestone, NY include P.s. 79 Francis Lewis, P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens and P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Whitestone?
5 public elementary schools are located in Whitestone.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitestone?
Whitestone public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Whitestone are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Whitestone include: P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy vs. P.s. 79 Francis Lewis, P.s. 79 Francis Lewis vs. P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy, P.s. 79 Francis Lewis vs. P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens
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