For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,306 students in Springfield Gardens, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Springfield Gardens, NY are P.s. 251, P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche and P.s. 181 Brookfield. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield Gardens, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Springfield Gardens have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Springfield Gardens, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 251
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
144-51 Arthur St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-2745
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-2745
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132-15 218th St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5734
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5734
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 181 Brookfield
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
148-15 230th St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5807
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5807
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121-15 Lucas St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-1670
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-1670
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 156 Laurelton
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
229-02 137th Ave
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-9173
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-9173
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Springfield Gardens, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Springfield Gardens, NY include P.s. 251, P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche and P.s. 181 Brookfield.
How many public preschools are located in Springfield Gardens?
5 public preschools are located in Springfield Gardens.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield Gardens?
Springfield Gardens public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Springfield Gardens are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Springfield Gardens include: P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson vs. P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche, P.s. 251 vs. P.s. 181 Brookfield, P.s. 181 Brookfield vs. P.s. 251
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