Best Elementary Schools in Queens
The top elementary schools in Queens, ranked by overall rating. The 30th Avenue School (G&T Citywide) leads with 97/100, followed by P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway and Success Academy Charter School - South Jamaica. 341 elementary schools in Queens in total.
The ranking
1
The 30th Avenue School (G&T Citywide)28-37 29 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
97/100
2
P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway71-25 113 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
97/100
3
Success Academy Charter School - South Jamaica120-27 141 Street
K–5 Elementary
96/100
4
The Academy For Excellence Through The Arts68-60 110 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
95/100
5
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6132-55 RIDGEDALE STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
95/100
6
P.S. 098 The Douglaston School40-20 235 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
94/100
7
P.S. 094 David D. Porter41-77 Little Neck Parkway
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
94/100
8
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School611 BEACH 19 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
94/100
9
P.S. 203 Oakland Gardens53-11 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
92/100
10
The Active Learning Elementary School137-20 FRANKLIN AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
92/100
11
P.S. 041 Crocheron34-06 214 Lane
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
91/100
12
Success Academy Charter School - Rosedale147-65 249 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
91/100
13
P.S. 079 Francis Lewis147-27 15 DRIVE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
90/100
14
P.S. 188 Kingsbury218-12 HARTLAND AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
90/100
15
P.S. 066 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis85-11 102 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
90/100
16
P.S. 101 School In The Gardens2 RUSSELL PLACE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
90/100
17
P.S. 23430-15 29 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
89/100
18
P.S. 376210-21 48 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
88/100
19
Wave Preparatory Elementary School535 BRIAR PLACE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
87/100
20
P.S. 209 Clearview Gardens16-10 Utopia Parkway
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
85/100
21
P.S. 121 Queens126-10 109 Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
85/100
22
P.S. 155130-02 115 Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
85/100
23
P.S. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen69-20 JUNO STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
85/100
24
P.S. 007 Louis F. Simeone80-55 Cornish Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
84/100
25
P.S./I.S. 78q48-09 CENTER BOULEVARD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
84/100
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in Queens?
- The 30th Avenue School (G&T Citywide) ranks highest by overall rating (97/100), ahead of P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many elementary schools are in Queens?
- There are 341 elementary schools in Queens.
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- By overall rating — the NYC DOE quality composite (on a /100 scale). Run a Smart Match to weigh academics, diversity, programs, commute, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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