For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,244 students in the neighborhood of Port Richmond, Staten Island, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Port Richmond are P.s. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park, P.s. 19 Curtis School and Port Richmond School For Visionary Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Port Richmond, Staten Island, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Port Richmond, Staten Island, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
168 Hooker Pl
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 816-3300
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 816-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 19 Curtis School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
780 Post Ave
Staten Island, NY 10310
(718) 442-3860
Staten Island, NY 10310
(718) 442-3860
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #33.
Port Richmond School For Visionary Learning
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Forest Ave
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 816-3377
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 816-3377
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Port Richmond, Staten Island, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Port Richmond, Staten Island, NY include P.s. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park, P.s. 19 Curtis School and Port Richmond School For Visionary Learning.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Port Richmond, Staten Island?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Port Richmond, Staten Island.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Port Richmond, Staten Island?
the neighborhood of Port Richmond, Staten Island public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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