For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,352 students in Bayside, NY. The top ranked public preschools in Bayside, NY are P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell, P.s. 130 and P.s. 159. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayside, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Bayside have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bayside, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
75-25 Bell Blvd
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 464-5773
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 464-5773
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 130
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200-01 42nd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 819-2230
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 819-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 159
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205-01 33rd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8553
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8553
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 31 Bayside
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211-45 46th Rd
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8289
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8289
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 213 Carl Ullman School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231-02 67th Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8747
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8747
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 162 John Golden
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201-02 53rd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8621
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8621
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Bayside, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Benilde Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
215-32 35th Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
Bayside, NY 11361
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home 2 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
211-33 45th Dr
Bayside, NY 11361
Bayside, NY 11361
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bayside, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Bayside, NY include P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell, P.s. 130 and P.s. 159. Bayside has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
How many public preschools are located in Bayside?
6 public preschools are located in Bayside.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayside?
Bayside public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bayside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bayside include: P.s. 159 vs. P.s. 130, P.s. 130 vs. P.s. 159
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