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Best Bellerose Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,841 students in Bellerose, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bellerose, NY are P.s. 133, P.s. 186 Castlewood and Ps/is 266. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellerose, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bellerose have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Bellerose, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 133
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
248-05 86th Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4016
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 186 Castlewood
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4021
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Ps/is 266
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
74-10 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 479-3920
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Ps/is 208
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
74-30 Commonwlth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 468-6420
Gr: K-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
New York City Children's Center
Alternative School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Gr: 2-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 224
Special Education School
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center
Special Education School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd-bldg 3
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4880
Gr: K-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bellerose, New York

Bellerose, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Queens Children's Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
74-03 Commonwealth Boulevard
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4508
Gr: Inquire with school | 78 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Queens Children's Psychiatric Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
874-03 Commonwealth Boulevard
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-450
Gr: Inquire with school | 71 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bellerose, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bellerose, NY include P.s. 133, P.s. 186 Castlewood and Ps/is 266.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bellerose?
7 public elementary schools are located in Bellerose.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellerose?
Bellerose public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bellerose are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bellerose include: P.s. 186 Castlewood vs. P.s. 133, P.s. 133 vs. P.s. 186 Castlewood, P.s. 133 vs. Ps/is 266

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