For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 5,636 students in Astoria, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Astoria, NY are P.s. 122 Mamie Fay, P.s. 234 and P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Astoria, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Astoria have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Astoria, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 122 Mamie Fay
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21-21 Ditmars Blvd
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 721-6410
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 721-6410
Gr: PK-8 | 1,146 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23-70 31st St
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-3630
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33-09 35th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 786-6703
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 786-6703
Gr: PK-5 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 84 Steinway
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22-45 41st St
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-1915
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-1915
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 70
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30-45 42nd St
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 728-4646
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 728-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
P.s. 76 William Hallet
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36-36 10th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-7464
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-7464
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
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%
Astoria, 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 Astoria, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Astoria, NY include P.s. 122 Mamie Fay, P.s. 234 and P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone.
How many public preschools are located in Astoria?
9 public preschools are located in Astoria.
What is the racial composition of students in Astoria?
Astoria public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Astoria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Astoria include: P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau vs. P.s. 234, P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone vs. P.s. 122 Mamie Fay, P.s. 84 Steinway vs. P.s. 122 Mamie Fay
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