For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,208 students in Long Island City, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Long Island City, NY are Ps/is 78, Hunters Point Elementary School and P.s. 112 Dutch Kills. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Long Island City, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Long Island City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Long Island City, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ps/is 78
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
48-09 Center Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11109
(718) 392-5402
Long Island City, NY 11109
(718) 392-5402
Grades: PK-8
| 759 students
Rank: #22.
Hunters Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1-35 57th Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 391-4667
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 391-4667
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 112 Dutch Kills
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25-05 37th Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 784-5250
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 784-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37-15 13th St
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 786-2073
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 786-2073
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
Long Island City, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A-way Out Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
41-14 27th St
Long Island City, NY 11101
Long Island City, NY 11101
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Long Island City, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Long Island City, NY include Ps/is 78, Hunters Point Elementary School and P.s. 112 Dutch Kills.
How many public preschools are located in Long Island City?
4 public preschools are located in Long Island City.
What is the racial composition of students in Long Island City?
Long Island City public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Long Island City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Long Island City include: Hunters Point Elementary School vs. Ps/is 78, P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell vs. P.s. 112 Dutch Kills, P.s. 112 Dutch Kills vs. P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell
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