For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,492 students in 11102, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11102, NY are P.s. 234, P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau and P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11102 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11102, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11102, NY Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 234
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30-15 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 956-2760
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 956-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14-14 29th Ave
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 932-0909
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 932-0909
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
11102, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
28-37 29th Street
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
28-37 29th Street
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11102, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11102, NY include P.s. 234, P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau and P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst.
How many public preschools are located in 11102?
3 public preschools are located in 11102.
What is the racial composition of students in 11102?
11102 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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