Best Schools in Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY
Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY has 22 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 18,095 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Fresh Meadows greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY
The top high schools in Fresh Meadows, 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. Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 671 Students
4. Queens School Of Inquiry (the)
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 579 Students
5. Robert F Kennedy Community High School
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 574 Students
6. Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 406 Students
7. Cambria Heights Academy
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY
The top middle schools in Fresh Meadows, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1008 Students
2. Jhs 216 George J Ryan
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1476 Students
3. Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY
The top elementary schools in Fresh Meadows, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ps 173 Fresh Meadows
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 929 Students
2. Ps 26 Rufus King
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 581 Students
3. Ps 154
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
4. Ps 131 Abigail Adams
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students
5. Ps/ms 200 Magnet School-global Studi
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 511 Students
6. Ps/is 178 Holliswood
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 513 Students
7. Summit School
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Summit School • Private • Grades 3 • 101 Students
8. Ps Q4
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Nyc Special Schools - District 75 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 505 Students
9. Holy Family Catholic Academy
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Holy Family Catholic Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 154 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY has a total population of 32,989 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fresh Meadows, 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 Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fresh Meadows, 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 Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY
How many schools are in Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY?
Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 18,095 students in total.
How do schools in Fresh Meadows perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Fresh Meadows score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Fresh Meadows greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fresh Meadows?
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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