Best Elementary Schools in District 26
The top elementary schools in District 26, ranked by overall rating. P.S. 098 The Douglaston School leads with 94/100, followed by P.S. 094 David D. Porter and P.S. 203 Oakland Gardens. 31 elementary schools in District 26 in total.
The ranking
1
P.S. 098 The Douglaston School40-20 235 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
94/100
2
P.S. 094 David D. Porter41-77 Little Neck Parkway
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
94/100
3
P.S. 203 Oakland Gardens53-11 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
92/100
4
P.S. 041 Crocheron34-06 214 Lane
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
91/100
5
P.S. 130200-01 42 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
91/100
6
P.S. 188 Kingsbury218-12 HARTLAND AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
90/100
7
P.S. 376210-21 48 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
88/100
8
P.S. 205 Alexander Graham Bell75-25 Bell Boulevard
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
84/100
9
P.S. 221 The North Hills School57-40 MARATHON PARKWAY
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
82/100
10
The James J. Ambrose School80-51 261 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
80/100
11
P.S. 186 Castlewood252-12 72 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
78/100
12
P.S. 133 The Bellerose School Of Excellence248-05 86 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
77/100
13
P.S. 162 John Golden201-02 53 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
76/100
14
P.S. 046 Alley Pond64-45 218 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
76/100
15
P.S. 159205-01 33 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
74/100
16
P.S. 191 Mayflower85-15 258 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
74/100
17
P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows174-10 67 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
74/100
18
P.S. 018 Winchester86-35 235 COURT
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
74/100
19
P.S. 213 The Carl Ullman School231-02 67 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
69/100
20
P.S. 026 Rufus King195-02 69 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
68/100
21
P.S. 031 Bayside211-45 46 ROAD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
66/100
22
P.S./I.S. 26674-10 COMMONWEALTH BOULEVARD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
61/100
23
P.S./I.S. 20874-30 COMMONWEALTH BLVD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
56/100
24
P.S./ Is 178 Holliswood189-10 RADNOR ROAD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
53/100
25
P.S. Q81161-25 MARATHON PARKWAY
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in District 26?
- P.S. 098 The Douglaston School ranks highest by overall rating (94/100), ahead of P.S. 094 David D. Porter. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many elementary schools are in District 26?
- There are 31 elementary schools in District 26.
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