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6.8 avg / 10

Best Schools in Bellerose, New York

9 schools · 6 Elementary · 1 High · 2 Other

Public: 8
Private: 1
Districts: 4
Avg Rating: 6.8/10
Estimated Scores: 38%

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.8/10

50% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$107,591

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$676,100

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
44%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
39 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
70%

Of occupied housing units

How Bellerose compares

New York rank

#150 of 475

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.5

above New York avg (6.3)

Median household income

$108k

115% of New York median

Schools in this city

8

About Schools in Bellerose, New York

Bellerose, New York is home to 9 schools, including 8 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.8 out of 10, schools in Bellerose show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which measures academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

The highest-performing school in Bellerose is Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences with a composite score of 8.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Bellerose is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 53,227 students.

Bellerose's community shows 44% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $107,591. The poverty rate in the area is 7.1%.

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.

Filter by Level: All Levels (9) Elementary (6) High (1)
Filter by Type: All Types (9) Public (8) Private (1)
Filter by Rating: All Ratings (9) Academics (9) Growth (5) Diversity (5) Resources (7)
Filter by ZIP: 11426 (9)

Elementary Schools

6 schools
# School Rating
1
PS 224
456 students · Pre-K–8th 		7.5
2
PS/IS 266
487 students · Pre-K–8th 		7.4
3
PS 186 CASTLEWOOD
346 students · Pre-K–5th 		6.6
4
PS/IS 208
597 students · Kindergarten–8th 		6.6
5
PS 133
600 students · Pre-K–5th 		6.5
Private Schools 1 school

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

1
YESHIVA HAR TORAH Private
816 students · Pre-K–8th 		Not Rated

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL OF TEACHING LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
831 students · 9th–12th 		8.3

Other Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1
PS 23 AT QUEENS CHILDREN CENTER
343 students · Kindergarten–12th 		7.1
2
NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S CENTER
12 students · 2nd–11th 		—

Schools in Bellerose

Bellerose, New York · 9 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$107,591

Median Home Value

$676,100

Median Rent

$2,158/mo

Population

19,638

College Educated

44%

Homeownership

70%

Avg Commute

39 min

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Community Profile

Bellerose has a median household income of $107,591. It is a well-educated community where 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $676,100, with a median rent of $2,158/month. The local poverty rate of 7.1% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 39 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State
New York
Total Schools
9
Elementary
6
High
1
Districts
4
Avg Rating
6.8/10

Resources

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School Districts (4)

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26

34 schools · 29,442 students

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29

46 schools · 23,648 students

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE MENTAL HEALTH (OMH)

10 schools · 137 students

NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75

59 schools

Nearby Cities

Little Neck (4 schools)
1 mi
Floral Park (10 schools)
1 mi
Queens Village (10 schools)
2 mi
Douglaston (2 schools)
2 mi
Oakland Gardens (2 schools)
2 mi
Great Neck (14 schools)
3 mi
New Hyde Park (8 schools)
2 mi
Stewart Manor (1 school)
3 mi
Bayside (22 schools)
3 mi
Elmont (7 schools)
3 mi
Roslyn (1 school)
3 mi
Cambria Heights (8 schools)
4 mi
Hollis (5 schools)
3 mi
Manhasset (5 schools)
4 mi
Saint Albans (8 schools)
4 mi

Other Major Cities in New York

Top metros statewide by school count.

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Bellerose, New York

How many schools are in Bellerose, New York?

Bellerose has 9 schools, including 8 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Bellerose is 6.8 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

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

The top-ranked school in Bellerose on MySchoolScout is Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences with a composite score of 8.3/10.

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

The top-ranked elementary school in Bellerose on MySchoolScout is PS 224 with a composite score of 7.5/10.

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

The top-ranked high school in Bellerose on MySchoolScout is Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences with a composite score of 8.3/10.

How many school districts serve Bellerose, New York?

Bellerose is served by 4 school districts: New York City Geographic District #26, New York City Geographic District #29, New York State Office Mental Health (omh), Nyc Special Schools - District 75.

What is the education level in Bellerose, New York?

According to Census data, 44% of adults in Bellerose have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Bellerose, New York?

The median household income in Bellerose is approximately $107,591 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Bellerose, New York?

Yes, Bellerose has 1 private school alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is Yeshiva Har Torah with a score of 4.5/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Bellerose is 9.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bellerose, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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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.