For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,277 students in Elmhurst, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmhurst, NY are Central Queens Academy Charter School, Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School and P.s. 102 Bayview. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmhurst, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Elmhurst have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Elmhurst, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Queens Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
88-14 Justice Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Gr: K-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51-35 Reeder St 2nd Fl
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(929) 666-4430
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(929) 666-4430
Gr: 5-9 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 443:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 102 Bayview
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55-24 Van Horn St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 446-3308
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 446-3308
Gr: PK-8 | 1,146 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50-40 Jacobus St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 205-6788
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 205-6788
Gr: 6-8 | 1,297 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Renaissance Charter School 2
Charter School
45-20 83rd St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(917) 242-3505
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(917) 242-3505
Gr: K-9 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Elmhurst, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
76-05 51st Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Gr: 4-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
55-01 94th Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Gr: K-5 | 1,386 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
55-01 94th Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Gr: K-5 | 1,386 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elmhurst, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmhurst, NY include Central Queens Academy Charter School, Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School and P.s. 102 Bayview.
How many public middle schools are located in Elmhurst?
5 public middle schools are located in Elmhurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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