Best Schools in Richmond Hill, Queens, NY
Richmond Hill, Queens, NY has 29 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 21,551 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Richmond Hill greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Richmond Hill, Queens, NY
The top high schools in Richmond Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Queens High School For The Sciences At York College
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 520 Students
2. Queens Metropolitan High School
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1024 Students
3. John Adams High School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2366 Students
4. Richmond Hill High School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1637 Students
5. Young Women's Leadership School-queens
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 556 Students
6. Epic High School-south
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
7. Epic High School - North
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richmond Hill, Queens, NY
The top middle schools in Richmond Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hawtree Creek Middle School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
2. Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
3. Ms 137 America's School Of Heroes
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1670 Students
4. Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1472 Students
5. Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1348 Students
6. Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richmond Hill, Queens, NY
The top elementary schools in Richmond Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ps 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
2. Ps 121
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 715 Students
3. Ps/is 113 Anthony J Pranzo
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 803 Students
4. Ps 55 Maure
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
5. Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
6. Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1106 Students
7. Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
8. Ps 56 Harry Eichler
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 323 Students
9. Ps 100 Glen Morris
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 691 Students
10. Ps 54 Hillside
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Richmond Hill, Queens, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Richmond Hill, Queens, NY has a total population of 72,610 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill, Queens, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richmond Hill, Queens, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richmond Hill, Queens, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Richmond Hill, Queens, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Richmond Hill, Queens, NY
How many schools are in Richmond Hill, Queens, NY?
Richmond Hill, Queens, NY has 29 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 21,551 students in total.
How do schools in Richmond Hill perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Richmond Hill score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Richmond Hill greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richmond Hill?
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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