Best Schools in Richmond Hill, New York
14 schools · 10 Elementary · 1 Middle · 3 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Richmond Hill by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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PS 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
PS 54 Hillside
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
PS 55 Maure
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Richmond Hill for 2026 are PS 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis (8.3/10), PS 54 Hillside (8.0/10), and PS 55 Maure (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 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
14
10 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$772,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
14
10 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$772,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.0/10 despite 89% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 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 Richmond Hill schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +17.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Richmond Hill schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Richmond Hill
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 rated schools; 14 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PS 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | PS 54 Hillside | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | PS 55 Maure | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | PS 56 Harry Eichler | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the) | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | PS 90 Horace Mann | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Richmond Hill High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | PS 273 | 6.0 / 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
- 6.7/10
- Median household income
- $84,927
- Median home value
- $772,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Avg commute
- 45 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 49%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Richmond Hill compares
New York rank
#203 of 473
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.4
above New York avg (6.4)
Median household income
$85k
91% of New York median
Schools in this city
14
New York City Geographic District #27 runs 80% of Richmond Hill's public schools
Richmond Hill touches 2 districts, but New York City Geographic District #27 is the one most addresses actually attend.
New York City Geographic District #27 accounts for 8 of 10 public schools (80%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 2.
Among 9 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 6.0 to 8.3 — the spread is inside Richmond Hill, not a citywide average.
- New York City Geographic District #278 public · 80%
- New York City Geographic District #282 public · 20%
About Schools in Richmond Hill, New York
Richmond Hill is a Queens neighborhood with 10 ranked public schools, giving parents a clear spread to work with. The district average sits at 6.4 out of 10, but that number undersells the top half of the landscape — five of the ten schools, or 50%, score 7.0 or higher, putting Richmond Hill meaningfully above many comparable urban neighborhoods in quality options per square mile.
Elementary education is where Richmond Hill shines. PS 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis leads the field at 8.8 out of 10, the highest score in the area and a strong anchor for families with young children. PS 273 follows closely at 8.6, making the top two schools nearly equivalent in performance and giving parents in proximity to either a genuine choice rather than a fallback. PS 254 Rosa Parks School rounds out the top three at 8.0, meaning three elementary programs clear the 8.0 threshold — a concentration of high performers that is uncommon at this neighborhood scale.
Below that tier, PS 90 Horace Mann (7.5) and PS 55 Maure (7.3) hold the line above the citywide average, extending the quality band to five schools. The remaining five schools pull the overall average down to 6.4, so the landscape is genuinely bifurcated — strong performers at the top, weaker options in the lower half. Parents should treat the average as a floor benchmark, not a target.
Practically speaking, Richmond Hill rewards parents who do the address work early. Zoned assignment matters here because the gap between a 6.0 and an 8.8 school is substantial, and several of the top performers sit within a short walk of each other in the northern part of the neighborhood. If elementary placement is the priority, targeting proximity to PS 66 or PS 273 before signing a lease or purchasing gives families the most leverage. For older students, the ranked data covers public schools only — parents should also research the middle and high school feeders that serve Richmond Hill addresses, as those pipelines extend well beyond the neighborhood boundary.
Elementary Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 496 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 2 | 443 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 3 | 491 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 4 | 327 students · 2nd–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 5 | 510 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 6 | 500 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 7 | 587 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 | ||
| 8 | 308 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 9 | 212 students · Pre-K–1st | 5.4 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 303 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yeshivat Ohr HaiimPrivate 63 students · 3rd–6th | Not Rated |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,697 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Tiegerman High SchoolPrivate 132 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Shaar Hatorah High SchoolPrivate 125 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill, New York · 14 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$84,927
Median Home Value
$772,800
Median Rent
$1,788/mo
Population
36,304
College Educated
32%
Homeownership
49%
Avg Commute
45 min
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Community Profile
Richmond Hill has a median household income of $84,927. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $772,800, with a median rent of $1,788/month. The local poverty rate of 9.9% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 45 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 3
Resources
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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 Richmond Hill, New York
How many schools are in Richmond Hill, New York?
Richmond Hill has 14 schools, including 10 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Richmond Hill, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Richmond Hill is 6.7 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 Richmond Hill, New York?
The top-ranked school in Richmond Hill on MySchoolScout is PS 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Richmond Hill, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Richmond Hill on MySchoolScout is PS 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best high school in Richmond Hill, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Richmond Hill on MySchoolScout is Richmond Hill High School with a composite score of 6.2/10.
How many school districts serve Richmond Hill, New York?
Richmond Hill is served by 2 school districts: New York City Geographic District #28, New York City Geographic District #27.
What is the education level in Richmond Hill, New York?
According to Census data, 32% of adults in Richmond Hill have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Richmond Hill, New York?
The median household income in Richmond Hill is approximately $84,927 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Richmond Hill, New York?
Yes, Richmond Hill has 4 private schools alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is Tiegerman High School with a score of 8.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Richmond Hill, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Richmond Hill is 14.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Richmond Hill, 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.