For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,111 students in East Elmhurst, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in East Elmhurst, NY are I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong and P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Elmhurst, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in East Elmhurst have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 East Elmhurst, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32-02 Junction Blvd
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 335-7500
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 335-7500
Gr: 5-8 | 1,561 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
98-01 25th Ave
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 446-4700
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 446-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 1,154 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
111-10 Astoria Blvd
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(332) 262-2861
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(332) 262-2861
Gr: 6-7 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
East Elmhurst, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Horizons High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
15-15 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-4636
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-4636
Gr: Inquire with school
Island Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
18-00 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
Gr: 10 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Nyc Adolescent Reception Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11-11 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
Nyc Correctional Institutional Women (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
15-15 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
Rikers Island Education Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11-11 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 626-7835
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 626-7835
Rosewood High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1919 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-7562
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-7562
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in East Elmhurst, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in East Elmhurst, NY include I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong and P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in East Elmhurst?
3 public middle schools are located in East Elmhurst.
What is the racial composition of students in East Elmhurst?
East Elmhurst public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% 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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