Best Schools in Flushing, Queens, NY
Flushing, Queens, NY has 68 public schools (16 high, 15 middle, 35 elementary) serving 58,618 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Flushing greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Flushing, Queens, NY
The top high schools in Flushing, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Townsend Harris High School
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
2. Francis Lewis High School
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4265 Students
3. East-west School Of International Studies
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 685 Students
4. Queens High School For Language Studies
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
5. Bayside High School
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3011 Students
6. Flushing International High School
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
7. High School For Arts And Business
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 755 Students
8. World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 611 Students
9. Queens Academy High School
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
10. John Bowne High School
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3003 Students
Best Middle Schools in Flushing, Queens, NY
The top middle schools in Flushing, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jhs 216 George J Ryan
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1476 Students
2. Is 227 Louis Armstrong
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1528 Students
3. Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1542 Students
4. Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1392 Students
5. Jhs 194 William Carr
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
6. Is 25 Adrien Block
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1016 Students
7. Is 237
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1182 Students
8. Jhs 190 Russell Sage
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
9. Is 141 Steinway (the)
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1049 Students
10. Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Flushing, Queens, NY
The top elementary schools in Flushing, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 787 Students
2. Active Learning Elementary School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 438 Students
3. Ps 130
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
4. Ps 79 Francis Lewis
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1057 Students
5. Queens College School For Math Science & Technology (the)
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 483 Students
6. Ps 209 Clearview Gardens
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
7. Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 308 Students
8. Ps 184 Flushing Manor
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
9. Ps 163 Flushing Heights
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 780 Students
10. Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Flushing, Queens, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Flushing, Queens, NY has a total population of 189,322 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Flushing, 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 Flushing, Queens, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Flushing, Queens, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Flushing, 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 Flushing, Queens, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Flushing, Queens, NY
How many schools are in Flushing, Queens, NY?
Flushing, Queens, NY has 68 public schools: 16 high schools, 15 middle schools and 35 elementary schools, serving 58,618 students in total.
How do schools in Flushing perform on state tests?
On average, 68 schools in Flushing score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Flushing greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Flushing?
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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