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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Astoria Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 16,094 students in Astoria, NY (there are 14 private schools, serving 3,095 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Astoria, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Astoria, NY are 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), Baccalaureate School For Global Education and P.s. 122 Mamie Fay. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Astoria, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Astoria have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Astoria, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Baccalaureate School For Global Education
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
34-12 36th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-5275
Gr: 7-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 122 Mamie Fay
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21-21 Ditmars Blvd
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 721-6410
Gr: PK-8 | 1,124 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 234
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30-15 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 956-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23-70 31st St
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33-09 35th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 786-6703
Gr: PK-5 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
36-12 35th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 392-3405
Gr: K-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Frank Sinatra School Of The Arts High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35-12 35th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-9920
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
I.s. 141 Steinway
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37-11 21st Ave
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-6403
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria
(Math: 51% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23-15 Newtown Ave
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 267-2839
Gr: 6-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
I.s. 10 Horace Greeley
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45-11 31st Ave
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 278-7054
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 84 Steinway
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22-45 41st St
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-1915
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 70
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30-45 42nd St
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 728-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31-51 21st St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 274-8316
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Urban Dove Team Charter School Iii
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31-20 37th St
Astoria, NY 11103
(347) 588-5159
Gr: 10-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Energy Tech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
36-41 28th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 472-0536
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1717.
I.s. 204 Oliver W Holmes
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
36-41 28th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 937-1463
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Voice Charter School Of New York
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
36-24 12th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-1694
Gr: K-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2020.
William Cullen Bryant High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
48-10 31st Ave
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 721-5404
Gr: 9-12 | 1,996 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
P.s. 76 William Hallet
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36-36 10th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-7464
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14-14 29th Ave
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 932-0909
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2323.
Long Island City High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14-30 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 545-7095
Gr: 9-12 | 1,639 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Academy For New Americans
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30-14 30th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 956-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Astoria, NY?
How many public schools are located in Astoria?
24 public schools are located in Astoria.
What percentage of students in Astoria go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Astoria are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Astoria?
Astoria public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Astoria are often viewed compared to one another?

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