For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,104 students in Richmond Hill, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Richmond Hill, NY are P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis, P.s. 273 and P.s. 55 Maure. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond Hill, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Richmond Hill have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Richmond Hill, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85-11 102nd St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 558-2810
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 558-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 273
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
88-07 102nd St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 286-8300
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 286-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 55 Maure
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131-10 97th Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-3845
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-3845
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150-15 Raleigh St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(929) 395-3215
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(929) 395-3215
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 254 Rosa Parks School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
84-40 101st St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 520-7878
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 520-7878
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 90 Horace Mann
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86-50 109th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 847-3370
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 847-3370
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Richmond Hill, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Group Home #1 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
136-14 Hillside Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Second Opportunity School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
117-11 Myrtle Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-9353
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-9353
Grades: 7-12
| 276 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Richmond Hill, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Richmond Hill, NY include P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis, P.s. 273 and P.s. 55 Maure.
How many public preschools are located in Richmond Hill?
7 public preschools are located in Richmond Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond Hill?
Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Richmond Hill include: P.s. 254 Rosa Parks School vs. P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis, P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis vs. P.s. 254 Rosa Parks School, P.s. 90 Horace Mann vs. P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis
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