For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,519 students in East Elmhurst, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in East Elmhurst, NY are P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg, P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School and P.s. 148. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Elmhurst, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in East Elmhurst have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in East Elmhurst, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75-10 21st Ave
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 728-1459
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 728-1459
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
98-01 25th Ave
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 446-4700
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 446-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 148
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
89-02 32nd Ave
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 898-8181
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 898-8181
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
32-63 93rd St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 899-5799
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 899-5799
Gr: PK-2 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in East Elmhurst, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in East Elmhurst, NY include P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg, P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School and P.s. 148.
How many public preschools are located in East Elmhurst?
4 public preschools are located in East Elmhurst.
What is the racial composition of students in East Elmhurst?
East Elmhurst public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in East Elmhurst are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in East Elmhurst include: Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts vs. P.s. 148, P.s. 148 vs. Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts, Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts vs. P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
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