Best Schools in Elmhurst, Queens, NY
Elmhurst, Queens, NY has 30 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 13 elementary) serving 27,595 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Elmhurst greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elmhurst, Queens, NY
The top high schools in Elmhurst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. International High School For Health Sciences
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 257 Students
2. Pan American International High School
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 483 Students
3. Maspeth High School
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1064 Students
4. Civic Leadership Academy
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 578 Students
5. Newtown High School
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1731 Students
6. William Cullen Bryant High School
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1971 Students
7. Voyages Preparatory
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 167 Students
8. John F Kennedy Jr School
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Nyc Special Schools - District 75 • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 503 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elmhurst, Queens, NY
The top middle schools in Elmhurst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Is 227 Louis Armstrong
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1528 Students
2. Central Queens Academy Charter School
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Central Queens Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 709 Students
3. Jhs 190 Russell Sage
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
4. Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1799 Students
5. Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1395 Students
6. Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School
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Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades 5 - 10 • 364 Students
7. Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2079 Students
8. Is 93 Ridgewood
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 985 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elmhurst, Queens, NY
The top elementary schools in Elmhurst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ps 7 Louis F Simeone
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1200 Students
2. Ps 102 Bayview
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1169 Students
3. Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1172 Students
4. Elm Community Charter School
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Elm Community Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
5. Ps 12 James B Colgate
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 855 Students
6. Ps 58 School Of Heroes (the)
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 807 Students
7. Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
8. Ps 13 Clement C Moore
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1026 Students
9. Ps 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers (the)
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1241 Students
10. Renaissance Charter School 2 (the)
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Renaissance Charter School 2 (the) • Charter • Grades KG - 10 • 371 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elmhurst, Queens, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elmhurst, Queens, NY has a total population of 86,587 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, Queens, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elmhurst, Queens, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elmhurst, Queens, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elmhurst, Queens, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elmhurst, Queens, NY
How many schools are in Elmhurst, Queens, NY?
Elmhurst, Queens, NY has 30 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 27,595 students in total.
How do schools in Elmhurst perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Elmhurst score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Elmhurst greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elmhurst?
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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