For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,352 students in Bayside, NY. The top-ranked public preschools in Bayside, NY are P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell, P.s. 130 and P.s. 159. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayside, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Bayside have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bayside, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75-25 Bell Blvd
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 464-5773
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 464-5773
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 130
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200-01 42nd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 819-2230
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 819-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 159
(Math: 82% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205-01 33rd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8553
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8553
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 31 Bayside
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211-45 46th Rd
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8289
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8289
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 213 Carl Ullman School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231-02 67th Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8747
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8747
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 162 John Golden
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201-02 53rd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8621
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8621
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Bayside, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bayside, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bayside, NY include P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell, P.s. 130 and P.s. 159. Bayside has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public preschools are located in Bayside?
6 public preschools are located in Bayside.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayside?
Bayside public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bayside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bayside include: P.s. 159 vs. P.s. 130, P.s. 130 vs. P.s. 159
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