For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,967 students in Jackson Heights, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson Heights, NY are P.s. 69 Jackson Heights, P.s. 212 and Renaissance Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson Heights, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson Heights have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson Heights, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 69 Jackson Heights
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
77-02 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 424-7700
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 424-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 813 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 212
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34-25 82nd St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-6973
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-6973
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Renaissance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35-59 81st St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Grades: PK-12
| 658 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
93-11 34th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-3630
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School
Magnet School
86-15 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 429-2563
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 429-2563
Grades: PK-2
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jackson Heights, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson Heights, NY include P.s. 69 Jackson Heights, P.s. 212 and Renaissance Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson Heights?
5 public preschools are located in Jackson Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Heights?
Jackson Heights public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jackson Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson Heights include: P.s. 212 vs. P.s. 69 Jackson Heights, P.s. 69 Jackson Heights vs. P.s. 212, P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School vs. P.s. 69 Jackson Heights
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