Best Schools in Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY
Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY has 51 public schools (12 high, 7 middle, 21 elementary) serving 37,934 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Kew Ggardens greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY
The top high schools in Kew Ggardens, 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. John Bowne High School
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3003 Students
6. Robert F Kennedy Community High School
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 574 Students
7. Hillcrest High School
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2381 Students
8. Richmond Hill High School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1637 Students
9. Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 839 Students
10. Young Women's Leadership School-queens
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 556 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY
The top middle schools in Kew Ggardens, 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. Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1542 Students
3. Is 237
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1182 Students
4. Jhs 190 Russell Sage
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
5. Ms 137 America's School Of Heroes
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1670 Students
6. 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
7. Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1348 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY
The top elementary schools in Kew Ggardens, 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. Ps 101 School In The Gardens
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
3. 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
4. Ps 173 Fresh Meadows
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 929 Students
5. Ps 117 J Keld/briarwood School
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 768 Students
6. Ps 99 Kew Gardens
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 699 Students
7. Ps 164 Queens Valley
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 526 Students
8. Ps 165 Edith K Bergtraum
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
9. Ps 154
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
10. Ps 219 Paul Klapper
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 594 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY has a total population of 92,835 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kew Ggardens, 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 Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY.
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY
How many schools are in Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY?
Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY has 51 public schools: 12 high schools, 7 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 37,934 students in total.
How do schools in Kew Ggardens perform on state tests?
On average, 51 schools in Kew Ggardens score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Kew Ggardens greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kew Ggardens?
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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