For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,794 students in Fresh Meadows, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fresh Meadows, NY are P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows, P.s. 163 Flushing Heights and P.s. 26 Rufus King. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fresh Meadows, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Fresh Meadows have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fresh Meadows, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
174-10 67th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2243
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 163 Flushing Heights
(Math: 81% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
159-01 59th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 353-2514
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 353-2514
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 26 Rufus King
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195-02 69th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 464-4505
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 464-4505
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 154
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75-02 162nd St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-1500
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Ps/ms 200 Magnet School-global Studi
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70-10 164th St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 969-7780
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 969-7780
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. Q4
Special Education School
196-25 Peck Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 264-0916
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 264-0916
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fresh Meadows, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fresh Meadows, NY include P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows, P.s. 163 Flushing Heights and P.s. 26 Rufus King.
How many public preschools are located in Fresh Meadows?
6 public preschools are located in Fresh Meadows.
What is the racial composition of students in Fresh Meadows?
Fresh Meadows public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fresh Meadows are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fresh Meadows include: P.s. 163 Flushing Heights vs. P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows, P.s. 26 Rufus King vs. P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows, P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows vs. P.s. 26 Rufus King
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