Best Schools in Bayside, New York
21 schools · 16 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Bayside by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Civic School of Bayside Hills (the)
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
PS 162 John Golden
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
PS 41 Crocheron
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Bayside for 2026 are Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) (8.6/10), PS 162 John Golden (8.3/10), and PS 41 Crocheron (8.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 16 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
21
16 public · 5 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$787,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
21
16 public · 5 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$787,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.3/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bayside schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bayside schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bayside
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 16 rated schools; 21 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | PS 162 John Golden | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | PS 41 Crocheron | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | PS 130 | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Bayside High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | PS 203 Oakland Gardens | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | MS 158 Marie Curie | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | PS 205 Alexander Graham Bell | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Benjamin N Cardozo High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Bell Academy | 6.8 / 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
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $103,288
- Median home value
- $787,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49%
- Avg commute
- 42 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
43% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Bayside compares
New York rank
#230 of 473
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above New York avg (6.4)
Median household income
$103k
111% of New York median
Schools in this city
21
New York City Geographic District #26 runs 81% of Bayside's public schools
Bayside touches 2 districts, but New York City Geographic District #26 is the one most addresses actually attend.
New York City Geographic District #26 accounts for 13 of 16 public schools (81%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 3.
Among 16 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.3 to 8.6 — the spread is inside Bayside, not a citywide average.
- New York City Geographic District #2613 public · 81%
- New York City Geographic District #253 public · 19%
About Schools in Bayside, New York
Bayside, Queens runs 16 ranked public schools with an average score of 7.6 out of 10 — a strong floor for a New York City neighborhood. Thirteen of those 16 schools, or 81 percent, clear the 7-out-of-10 mark. That concentration at the upper end means parents here face far fewer low-performing options than in most urban districts. The overall spread runs from solid to excellent, with very little dead weight at the bottom of the range.
Bell Academy leads Bayside's middle school tier at 8.9 out of 10, the top score among all 16 ranked schools and a standout by any measure. MS 158 Marie Curie rounds out the middle school options at 8.4, giving families a strong second choice at that grade band. Both sit well above Bayside's 7.6 average, making the middle school transition — often the riskiest academic jump in a student's K–12 path — considerably less daunting here than in most districts.
On the elementary side, PS 31 Bayside scores 8.8, just a hair below Bell Academy. PS 169 Bay Terrace (8.5) and PS 41 Crocheron (8.4) fill out the tier with genuine depth. Three separate elementary campuses all scoring above 8.4 signals broad-based academic strength — this is not a picture of two outliers pulling up a mediocre average. Parents have real options at the entry level regardless of which elementary zone they land in.
For families comparing Bayside to neighboring Queens communities, the 81 percent above-7 rate is the most actionable benchmark. Zoning assignments carry less risk here than in most districts: whichever school a family is assigned to, the odds strongly favor a solid academic environment. Families targeting the very top of the range should prioritize zoning for PS 31 Bayside or Bell Academy, but even mid-tier schools here outperform many comparable urban neighborhoods.
Elementary Schools
16 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 134 students · Pre-K–3rd | 8.6 |
| 2 | 481 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 3 | 403 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 |
| 4 | 377 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 5 | 813 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 6 | 236 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
| 7 | 482 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 |
| 8 | 395 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 |
| 9 | 353 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.2 |
| 10 | 542 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 |
Show all 16 elementary schools in Bayside
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 783 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 2 | 360 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 |
| 3 | 1,075 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,010 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 |
| 2 | 2,997 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
Schools in Bayside
Bayside, New York · 21 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$103,288
Median Home Value
$787,800
Median Rent
$2,325/mo
Population
86,329
College Educated
49%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
42 min
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Community Profile
Bayside has a median household income of $103,288. It is a well-educated community where 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $787,800, with a median rent of $2,325/month. The local poverty rate of 8.0% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 42 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 16
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 2
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Bayside, New York
How many schools are in Bayside, New York?
Bayside has 21 schools, including 16 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Bayside, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Bayside is 6.6 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 Bayside, New York?
The top-ranked school in Bayside on MySchoolScout is Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Bayside, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Bayside on MySchoolScout is Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Bayside, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Bayside on MySchoolScout is MS 158 Marie Curie with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best high school in Bayside, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Bayside on MySchoolScout is Bayside High School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
How many school districts serve Bayside, New York?
Bayside is served by 2 school districts: New York City Geographic District #26, New York City Geographic District #25.
What is the education level in Bayside, New York?
According to Census data, 49% of adults in Bayside have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Bayside, New York?
The median household income in Bayside is approximately $103,288 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Bayside, New York?
Yes, Bayside has 5 private schools alongside 16 public schools. The top-rated private school is Sacred Heart School with a score of 7.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bayside, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Bayside is 12.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bayside, 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.