For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,464 students in Woodside, NY (there are , serving 1,512 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Woodside, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Woodside, NY are Woodside Community School, P.s. 152 Gwendoline N Alleyne School and P.s. 12 James B Colgate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodside, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Woodside have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Woodside, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodside Community School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39-07 57th St, Woodside
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 592-3300
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 592-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 152 Gwendoline N Alleyne School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33-52 62nd St
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 429-3141
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 429-3141
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 12 James B Colgate
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
42-00 72nd St
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 424-5905
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 424-5905
Grades: K-5
| 841 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 229 Emanuel Kaplan
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67-25 51st Rd
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 446-2120
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 446-2120
Grades: PK-5
| 1,083 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54-25 Skillman Ave
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 779-2090
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 779-2090
Grades: PK-6
| 693 students
Rank: #66.
Academy Of The City Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31-29 60th St
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 487-9857
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 487-9857
Grades: K-8
| 731 students
Rank: #77.
I.s. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46-02 47th Ave
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 937-0320
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 937-0320
Grades: 5-8
| 1,505 students
Rank: #88.
P.s. 151 Mary D Carter
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50-05 31st Ave
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 728-2676
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 728-2676
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
69-01 34th Ave
Woodside, NY 11377
(929) 463-7200
Woodside, NY 11377
(929) 463-7200
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverview School
Special Education School
50-15 44th St
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 609-3320
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 609-3320
Grades: K-12
| 706 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Woodside, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Woodside, NY include Woodside Community School, P.s. 152 Gwendoline N Alleyne School and P.s. 12 James B Colgate.
How many public schools are located in Woodside?
10 public schools are located in Woodside.
What percentage of students in Woodside go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Woodside are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woodside?
Woodside public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Woodside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Woodside include: Woodside Community School vs. P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan, P.s. 12 James B Colgate vs. P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan, I.s. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside vs. P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan
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