For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 3,109 students in Elmhurst, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Elmhurst, NY are P.s. 102 Bayview, P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone and P.s. 13 Clement C Moore. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmhurst, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Elmhurst have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elmhurst, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 102 Bayview
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55-24 Van Horn St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 446-3308
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 446-3308
Gr: PK-8 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80-55 Cornish Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 446-2726
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 446-2726
Gr: PK-5 | 1,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 13 Clement C Moore
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55-01 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Gr: PK-5 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elmhurst, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elmhurst, NY include P.s. 102 Bayview, P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone and P.s. 13 Clement C Moore.
How many public preschools are located in Elmhurst?
3 public preschools are located in Elmhurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Elmhurst are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Elmhurst include: P.s. 13 Clement C Moore vs. P.s. 102 Bayview, P.s. 7 Louis F Simeone vs. P.s. 102 Bayview, P.s. 102 Bayview vs. P.s. 13 Clement C Moore
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