For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,747 students in South Richmond Hill, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in South Richmond Hill, NY are P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School, P.s. 62 Chester Park School and Epic High School - North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Richmond Hill, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in South Richmond Hill have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Richmond Hill, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101-33 124th St
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 441-5493
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 441-5493
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 62 Chester Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
97-25 108th St
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 286-4460
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 286-4460
Gr: PK-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Epic High School - North
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
94-25 117th St
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 570-8230
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 570-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
South Richmond Hill, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Richmond Hills Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
132-04 107th Ave
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in South Richmond Hill, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in South Richmond Hill, NY include P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School, P.s. 62 Chester Park School and Epic High School - North.
How many public schools are located in South Richmond Hill?
3 public schools are located in South Richmond Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in South Richmond Hill?
South Richmond Hill public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in South Richmond Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in South Richmond Hill include: P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School vs. P.s. 62 Chester Park School, P.s. 62 Chester Park School vs. P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School
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