For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,060 students in 11102, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 663 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 11102, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11102, NY are 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), P.s. 234 and P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11102 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11102, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11102, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 234
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30-15 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 956-2760
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 956-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14-14 29th Ave
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 932-0909
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 932-0909
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Academy For New Americans
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30-14 30th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 956-4140
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 956-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11102, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11102, NY include 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), P.s. 234 and P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau.
How many public schools are located in 11102?
5 public schools are located in 11102.
What percentage of students in 11102 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 11102 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11102?
11102 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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