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Best Richmond Hill Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,874 students in Richmond Hill, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond Hill, NY are P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis, P.s. 273 and P.s. 55 Maure. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond Hill, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richmond Hill have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Richmond Hill, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
85-11 102nd St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 558-2810
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 273
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
88-07 102nd St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 286-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 55 Maure
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
131-10 97th Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-3845
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150-15 Raleigh St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(929) 395-3215
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 254 Rosa Parks School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
84-40 101st St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 520-7878
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 56 Harry Eichler
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
86-10 114th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 441-4448
Gr: 2-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 90 Horace Mann
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
86-50 109th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 847-3370
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 54 Hillside
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
86-02 127th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-0962
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 51
87-45 117th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 850-0738
Gr: PK-1 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Richmond Hill, New York

Richmond Hill, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Group Home #1 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
136-14 Hillside Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Second Opportunity School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
117-11 Myrtle Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-9353
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond Hill, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond Hill, NY include P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis, P.s. 273 and P.s. 55 Maure.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richmond Hill?
9 public elementary schools are located in Richmond Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond Hill?
Richmond Hill public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Richmond Hill are often viewed compared to one another?

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