Best Schools in Astoria, Queens, NY
Astoria, Queens, NY has 37 public schools (10 high, 5 middle, 20 elementary) serving 21,477 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Astoria greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Astoria, Queens, NY
The top high schools in Astoria, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eleanor Roosevelt High School
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 541 Students
2. Baccalaureate School For Global Education
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 527 Students
3. Frank Sinatra School Of The Arts High School
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 839 Students
4. Academy Of American Studies
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1363 Students
5. Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 569 Students
6. Mott Haven Community High School
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New York City Geographic District # 7 • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 239 Students
7. Energy Tech High School
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 510 Students
8. William Cullen Bryant High School
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1971 Students
9. Long Island City High School
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1924 Students
10. High School For Climate Justice (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 301 Students
Best Middle Schools in Astoria, Queens, NY
The top middle schools in Astoria, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Is 141 Steinway (the)
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1049 Students
2. Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students
3. Is 10 Horace Greeley
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 662 Students
4. Is 204 Oliver W Holmes
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
5. Academy For New Americans
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 116 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Astoria, Queens, NY
The top elementary schools in Astoria, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. 30th Avenue School (the) (g & T Citywide)
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 485 Students
2. Ps 234
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students
3. Ps 122 Mamie Fay
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1155 Students
4. Ps 84 Steinway
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
5. Ps 166 Henry Gradstein
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 775 Students
6. Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
7. Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 531 Students
8. Ps 151 Mary D Carter
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
9. Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
10. Ps 70
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 793 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Astoria, Queens, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Astoria, Queens, NY has a total population of 142,631 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Astoria, Queens, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Astoria, Queens, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Astoria, Queens, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Astoria, Queens, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Astoria, Queens, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Astoria, Queens, NY
How many schools are in Astoria, Queens, NY?
Astoria, Queens, NY has 37 public schools: 10 high schools, 5 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 21,477 students in total.
How do schools in Astoria perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in Astoria score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Astoria greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Astoria?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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