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Best Whitestone Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,531 students in Whitestone, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Whitestone, NY are P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens, P.s. 79 Francis Lewis and P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitestone, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Whitestone have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Whitestone, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens
(Math: 84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16-10 Utopia Pkwy
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 352-3939
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 79 Francis Lewis
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
147-27 15th Dr
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-0396
Gr: PK-5 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
152-20 11th Ave
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 767-8810
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 184 Flushing Manor
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
163-15 21st Rd
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 352-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Junior High School 194 William Carr
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
154-60 17th Ave
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-0818
Gr: 6-8 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Whitestone, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Whitestone, NY include P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens, P.s. 79 Francis Lewis and P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Whitestone?
5 public elementary schools are located in Whitestone.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitestone?
Whitestone public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Whitestone are often viewed compared to one another?

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