For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,111 students in East Elmhurst, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in East Elmhurst, NY are I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong and P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Elmhurst, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in East Elmhurst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in East Elmhurst, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32-02 Junction Blvd
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 335-7500
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 335-7500
Grades: 5-8
| 1,561 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
98-01 25th Ave
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 446-4700
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 446-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 1,154 students
Rank: n/an/a
111-10 Astoria Blvd
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(332) 262-2861
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(332) 262-2861
Grades: 6-7
| 396 students
East Elmhurst, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Correctional Institute For Men (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10-10 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Horizons High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
15-15 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-4636
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-4636
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Island Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
18-00 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
Grades: 10
| 67 students
Nyc Adolescent Reception Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11-11 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nyc Correctional Institutional Women (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
15-15 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rikers Island Education Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11-11 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 626-7835
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 626-7835
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rosewood High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1919 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-7562
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-7562
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in East Elmhurst, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in East Elmhurst, NY include I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong and P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in East Elmhurst?
3 public middle schools are located in East Elmhurst.
What is the racial composition of students in East Elmhurst?
East Elmhurst public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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