For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,841 students in 11426, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11426, NY are P.s. 133, P.s. 186 Castlewood and Ps/is 266. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11426 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11426, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11426, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 133
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
248-05 86th Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4016
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4016
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 186 Castlewood
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4021
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4021
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Ps/is 266
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-10 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 479-3920
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 479-3920
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Ps/is 208
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
74-30 Commonwlth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 468-6420
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 468-6420
Gr: K-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
New York City Children's Center
Alternative School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Gr: 2-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 224
Special Education School
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center
Special Education School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd-bldg 3
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4880
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4880
Gr: K-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
11426, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Queens Children's Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
74-03 Commonwealth Boulevard
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4508
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4508
Gr: Inquire with school | 78 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Queens Children's Psychiatric Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
874-03 Commonwealth Boulevard
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-450
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-450
Gr: Inquire with school | 71 students Minority enrollment: 92%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11426, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11426, NY include P.s. 133, P.s. 186 Castlewood and Ps/is 266.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11426?
7 public elementary schools are located in 11426.
What is the racial composition of students in 11426?
11426 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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