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Best Schools in Astoria, New York

13 schools · 10 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other

Public: 6
Private: 7
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.4/10
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Choosing a school in Astoria?

Use this page to compare every school in Astoria by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

30th Avenue School (the) (g & T Citywide)

8.1/10

Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

PS 122 Mamie Fay

7.6/10

Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

PS 234

7.5/10

Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Astoria for 2026 are 30th Avenue School (the) (g & T Citywide) (8.1/10), PS 122 Mamie Fay (7.6/10), and PS 234 (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

13

6 public · 7 private

Avg Score

6.4

out of 10

Median Home

$877,875

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Astoria

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 30th Avenue School (the) (g & T Citywide) 8.1 / 10
2 PS 122 Mamie Fay 7.6 / 10
3 PS 234 7.5 / 10
4 Astoria Lutheran School 7.4 / 10
5 PS 84 Steinway 7.2 / 10
6 St Demetrios School 7.1 / 10
7 Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy in Astoria 6.3 / 10
8 Our World Neighborhood Charter School 6.1 / 10
9 St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy 5.4 / 10
10 St John's Preparatory School 5.2 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.4/10

55% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$95,416

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$877,875

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
54%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
40 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
18%

Of occupied housing units

How Astoria compares

New York rank

#232 of 475

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.2

above New York avg (6.2)

Median household income

$95k

102% of New York median

Schools in this city

11

About Schools in Astoria, New York

Astoria, New York is home to 13 schools, including 6 public schools and 7 private schools. The city's schools span 10 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.4 out of 10, schools in Astoria show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Astoria is 30th Avenue School (the) (g & T Citywide) with a composite score of 8.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Astoria is served by 2 school districts: OUR WORLD NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL, NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30. These districts collectively serve 38,121 students.

Astoria's community shows 54% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $95,416. The poverty rate in the area is 11.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Elementary Schools

10 schools
# School Rating
1 513 students · Kindergarten–8th 8.1
2 1,146 students · Pre-K–8th 7.6
3 437 students · Pre-K–5th 7.5
4 349 students · Pre-K–5th 7.2
5 707 students · Kindergarten–8th 6.1
Private Schools 5 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 66 students · Pre-K–8th 7.4
2 135 students · Pre-K–8th 6.3
3 226 students · Pre-K–8th 5.4
4 17 students · Pre-K–1st
5 27 students · Pre-K–3rd

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 94 students · 6th–8th 3.0

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 624 students · 9th–12th 5.2

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 476 students · Kindergarten–12th 7.1

Schools in Astoria

Astoria, New York · 13 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes

Median Income

$95,416

Median Home Value

$877,875

Median Rent

$2,153/mo

Population

142,870

College Educated

54%

Homeownership

18%

Avg Commute

40 min

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Community Profile

Astoria has a median household income of $95,416. It is a well-educated community where 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $877,875, with a median rent of $2,153/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.6%. The average commute in the area is 40 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Astoria, New York

How many schools are in Astoria, New York?

Astoria has 13 schools, including 6 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Astoria, New York?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Astoria is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Astoria, New York?

The top-ranked school in Astoria on MySchoolScout is 30th Avenue School (the) (g & T Citywide) with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Astoria, New York?

The top-ranked elementary school in Astoria on MySchoolScout is 30th Avenue School (the) (g & T Citywide) with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Astoria, New York?

The top-ranked middle school in Astoria on MySchoolScout is Academy for New Americans with a composite score of 3.0/10.

What is the best high school in Astoria, New York?

The top-ranked high school in Astoria on MySchoolScout is St John's Preparatory School with a composite score of 5.2/10.

How many school districts serve Astoria, New York?

Astoria is served by 2 school districts: Our World Neighborhood Charter School, New York City Geographic District #30.

What is the education level in Astoria, New York?

According to Census data, 54% of adults in Astoria have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Astoria, New York?

The median household income in Astoria is approximately $95,416 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Astoria, New York?

Yes, Astoria has 7 private schools alongside 6 public schools. The top-rated private school is Astoria Lutheran School with a score of 7.4/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Astoria, New York?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Astoria is 12.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Astoria, New York?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.