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Best Elementary Schools in District 26

The top elementary schools in District 26, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. 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-K
  • K–5 Elementary
2
P.S. 094 David D. Porter41-77 Little Neck Parkway
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
3
P.S. 203 Oakland Gardens53-11 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
4
P.S. 041 Crocheron34-06 214 Lane
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
5
P.S. 130200-01 42 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
6
P.S. 188 Kingsbury218-12 HARTLAND AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
7
P.S. 376210-21 48 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
8
P.S. 205 Alexander Graham Bell75-25 Bell Boulevard
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
9
P.S. 221 The North Hills School57-40 MARATHON PARKWAY
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
10
The James J. Ambrose School80-51 261 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
11
P.S. 186 Castlewood252-12 72 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
12
P.S. 133 The Bellerose School of Excellence248-05 86 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
13
P.S. 162 John Golden201-02 53 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
14
P.S. 046 Alley Pond64-45 218 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
15
P.S. 159205-01 33 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
16
P.S. 191 Mayflower85-15 258 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
17
P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows174-10 67 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
18
P.S. 018 Winchester86-35 235 COURT
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
19
P.S. 213 The Carl Ullman School231-02 67 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
20
P.S. 026 Rufus King195-02 69 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
21
P.S. 031 Bayside211-45 46 ROAD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
22
P.S./I.S. 26674-10 COMMONWEALTH BOULEVARD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
23
P.S./I.S. 20874-30 COMMONWEALTH BLVD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
24
P.S./ IS 178 Holliswood189-10 RADNOR ROAD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
25
P.S. Q81161-25 MARATHON PARKWAY
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 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 our overall rating (94/100), ahead of P.S. 094 David D. Porter. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many elementary schools are in District 26?
There are 31 elementary schools in District 26.
How are these schools ranked?
By our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.

Which of these fits your child?

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