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Best Elementary Schools in Forest Hills

The top elementary schools in Forest Hills, 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. 196 Grand Central Parkway leads with 97/100, followed by The Academy for Excellence through the Arts and P.S. 101 School in the Gardens. 12 elementary schools in Forest Hills in total.

The ranking

1
P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway71-25 113 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
2
The Academy for Excellence through the Arts68-60 110 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
3
P.S. 101 School in the Gardens2 RUSSELL PLACE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
4
P.S. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen69-20 JUNO STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
5
P.S. 175 The Lynn Gross Discovery School64-35 102 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
6
P.S. 220 Edward Mandel62-10 108 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
7
Yeshiva Sha'Arei Zion Ohel Bracha75-24 GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
8
Kew Forest School119-17 UNION TURNPIKE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
9
Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Catholic72-55 AUSTIN STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
10
P.S. Q23391-30 METROPOLITAN AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
11
The Cheder66-05 108 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
12
Forest Hills Montessori School67-04 AUSTIN STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best elementary school in Forest Hills?
P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway ranks highest by our overall rating (97/100), ahead of The Academy for Excellence through the Arts. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many elementary schools are in Forest Hills?
There are 12 elementary schools in Forest Hills.
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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