Motley

Best Elementary Schools in Queens

The top elementary schools in Queens, 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 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 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway71-25 113 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
3
Success Academy Charter School - South Jamaica120-27 141 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
4
The Academy for Excellence through the Arts68-60 110 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
5
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6132-55 RIDGEDALE STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
P.S. 098 The Douglaston School40-20 235 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
7
P.S. 094 David D. Porter41-77 Little Neck Parkway
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
8
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School611 BEACH 19 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
9
P.S. 203 Oakland Gardens53-11 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
10
The Active Learning Elementary School137-20 FRANKLIN AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
11
P.S. 041 Crocheron34-06 214 Lane
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
12
Success Academy Charter School - Rosedale147-65 249 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
13
P.S. 079 Francis Lewis147-27 15 DRIVE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
14
P.S. 188 Kingsbury218-12 HARTLAND AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
15
P.S. 066 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis85-11 102 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
16
P.S. 101 School in the Gardens2 RUSSELL PLACE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
17
P.S. 23430-15 29 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
18
P.S. 376210-21 48 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
19
Wave Preparatory Elementary School535 BRIAR PLACE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
20
P.S. 209 Clearview Gardens16-10 Utopia Parkway
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
21
P.S. 121 Queens126-10 109 Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
22
P.S. 155130-02 115 Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
23
P.S. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen69-20 JUNO STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
24
P.S. 007 Louis F. Simeone80-55 Cornish Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
25
P.S./I.S. 78q48-09 CENTER BOULEVARD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
How this is scored→
Browse all best-school lists →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best elementary school in Queens?
The 30th Avenue School (G&T Citywide) ranks highest by our overall rating (97/100), ahead of P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many elementary schools are in Queens?
There are 341 elementary schools in Queens.
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?

Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks the schools in your area against your family's priorities — academics, distance from home, diversity, programs, and special-education needs.

Find the right fit →