For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,967 students in Jackson Heights, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson Heights, NY are P.s. 212, P.s. 69 Jackson Heights and Renaissance Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson Heights, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson Heights have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson Heights, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 212
(Math: 71% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34-25 82nd St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-6973
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-6973
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 69 Jackson Heights
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
77-02 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 424-7700
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 424-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Renaissance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35-59 81st St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Gr: PK-12 | 658 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 149 Christa Mcauliffe
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
93-11 34th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-3630
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 898-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School
Magnet School
86-15 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 429-2563
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 429-2563
Gr: PK-2 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson Heights, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson Heights, NY include P.s. 212, P.s. 69 Jackson Heights and Renaissance Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson Heights?
5 public preschools are located in Jackson Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Heights?
Jackson Heights public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jackson Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson Heights include: P.s. 212 vs. P.s. 69 Jackson Heights, P.s. 69 Jackson Heights vs. P.s. 212, P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School vs. P.s. 69 Jackson Heights
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