Best Schools in Flushing, New York
64 schools · 37 Elementary · 8 Middle · 18 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Flushing?
Use this page to compare every school in Flushing by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Active Learning Elementary School (the)
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Townsend Harris High School
High · New York City Geographic District #25. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Flushing for 2026 are Active Learning Elementary School (the) (8.8/10), PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) (8.0/10), and Townsend Harris High School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 42 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
64
45 public · 19 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$732,960
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
64
45 public · 19 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$732,960
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 8.8/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 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 Flushing schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +17.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Flushing schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Flushing
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 42 rated schools; 64 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active Learning Elementary School (the) | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Townsend Harris High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | PS 376 | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | PS 24 Andrew Jackson | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | PS 163 Flushing Heights | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | PS 164 Queens Valley | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard | 7.5 / 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
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $84,325
- Median home value
- $732,960
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Avg commute
- 43 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 50%
28% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Flushing compares
New York rank
#291 of 473
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.0
below New York avg (6.4)
Median household income
$84k
90% of New York median
Schools in this city
64
Education Snapshot
Flushing, New YorkFlushing's school landscape covers 63 schools across 5 districts, enrolling roughly 37,439 students. The level distribution leans toward the early grades — 37 elementary schools compared with 17 high schools and 7 middle schools. On composite ratings, the city's 6.8/10 average clears New York's state average of 6.2/10 by nearly a full point, a gap that holds consistently across all 63 scored schools and puts Flushing above the statewide norm. The economic picture pulls in the opposite direction: a median household income of $79,796 runs 15% below the New York state median of $93,975. Adult educational attainment stands at 39% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The combination of above-average school ratings and a below-state income profile is a data pairing that families weighing the city's five-district landscape will want to factor into their comparisons.
New York City Geographic District #25 runs 78% of Flushing's public schools
Flushing touches 5 districts, but New York City Geographic District #25 is the one most addresses actually attend.
New York City Geographic District #25 accounts for 35 of 45 public schools (78%). The other 4 districts hold the remaining 10.
Among 42 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.4 to 8.8 — the spread is inside Flushing, not a citywide average.
- New York City Geographic District #2535 public · 78%
- New York City Geographic District #265 public · 11%
- Nyc Special Schools - District 753 public · 7%
- New York City Geographic District #241 public · 2%
- New York City Geographic District #301 public · 2%
About Schools in Flushing, New York
Flushing, New York offers parents 45 ranked public schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels — a landscape broad enough to give families real options across every grade band. The district average sits at 7.0 out of 10, which places Flushing solidly above the middle of the performance range, and 27 of those 45 schools — 60% — score 7.0 or higher. That means the majority of parents in this area have access to above-average public school options without leaving the neighborhood.
At the top of the rankings, PS 165 Edith K. Bergtraum leads all Flushing schools with an 8.6 out of 10, making it the highest-performing school in the city. It shares that score with Townsend Harris High School, also rated 8.6, giving Flushing a strong anchor at both ends of the K–12 pipeline. PS 32 State Street follows at 8.5, and JHS 189 Daniel Carter Beard rounds out the middle school tier at 8.4. PS 201 The Discovery School for Inquiry and Research adds another strong elementary option at 8.3. That the top five rated schools span all three grade levels is a meaningful signal — parents aren't trading quality as students age through the system.
The concentration of high performers matters practically: five schools score 8.3 or above, all across different grade levels. Families who prioritize continuity of quality through elementary and into high school have a credible path here without pivoting to a different part of the borough.
For parents beginning their search, Flushing's 7.0 average and 60% above-threshold share are the key benchmarks to hold onto. A school at or above 7.0 here performs at or better than most of its peers citywide. Schools in the 8.3–8.6 range represent genuinely competitive options worth a closer look at enrollment windows, attendance zones, and specialized program availability. Families targeting Townsend Harris High School in particular should note it is a specialized high school requiring a separate application process — score alone does not guarantee a seat.
Elementary Schools
37 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 462 students · Pre-K–3rd | 8.8 |
| 2 | 369 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 3 | 519 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 4 | 287 students · Pre-K–3rd | 7.8 |
| 5 | 1,183 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 6 | 754 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 |
| 7 | 546 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.5 |
| 8 | 733 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 9 | 1,086 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 10 | 534 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.2 |
Show all 37 elementary schools in Flushing
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,469 students · 6th–8th | 7.8 | ||
| 2 | 619 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 | ||
| 3 | 1,495 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 | ||
| 4 | 1,046 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 | ||
| 5 | 396 students · 6th–7th | 5.7 | ||
| 6 | 1,278 students · 6th–8th | 5.4 | ||
| 7 | 268 students · 6th–8th | 3.4 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 73 students · 1st–8th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
18 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,333 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 685 students · 6th–12th | 7.2 |
| 3 | 564 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 |
| 4 | 450 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 5 | 626 students · 6th–12th | 6.2 |
| 6 | 1,579 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 |
| 7 | 589 students · 6th–12th | 5.9 |
| 8 | 105 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 9 | 602 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 10 | 2,741 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 |
Show all 18 high schools in Flushing
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shield Institute of FlushingPrivate 33 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | Not Rated |
Schools in Flushing
Flushing, New York · 64 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 10 ZIP codes
Median Income
$84,325
Median Home Value
$732,960
Median Rent
$1,950/mo
Population
495,694
College Educated
40%
Homeownership
50%
Avg Commute
43 min
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Community Profile
Flushing has a median household income of $84,325. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $732,960, with a median rent of $1,950/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.5%. The average commute in the area is 43 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 37
- Middle
- 8
- High
- 18
- Other
- 1
Resources
School Districts (5)
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
57 schools · 50,843 students
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
34 schools · 29,442 students
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
52 schools · 37,414 students
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
46 schools · 34,702 students
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
59 schools
Other Major Cities in New York
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Flushing, New York
How many schools are in Flushing, New York?
Flushing has 64 schools, including 45 public and 19 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Flushing, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Flushing is 6.3 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 Flushing, New York?
The top-ranked school in Flushing on MySchoolScout is Active Learning Elementary School (the) with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Flushing, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Flushing on MySchoolScout is Active Learning Elementary School (the) with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Flushing, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Flushing on MySchoolScout is Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best high school in Flushing, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Flushing on MySchoolScout is Townsend Harris High School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
How many school districts serve Flushing, New York?
Flushing is served by 5 school districts: New York City Geographic District #24, New York City Geographic District #26, New York City Geographic District #30, New York City Geographic District #25, Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
What is the education level in Flushing, New York?
According to Census data, 40% of adults in Flushing have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Flushing, New York?
The median household income in Flushing is approximately $84,325 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Flushing, New York?
Yes, Flushing has 19 private schools alongside 45 public schools. The top-rated private school is Lowell High School with a score of 7.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Flushing, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Flushing is 12.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Flushing, 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.