Best Public Schools in Richmond Hill, NY


Summary:

The city of Richmond Hill, New York is home to 10 schools, including 9 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the New York City Geographic District #27. This district is ranked 571 out of 874 districts in New York and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within this diverse set of schools, a few stand out as high-performers. Ps 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis is an exceptional elementary school, ranking in the top 5% of New York elementary schools with a 5-star rating. The school boasts exceptional test scores, with 80-90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. Another top-performing school is Ps 55 Maure, which ranks in the top 15% of New York elementary schools and has strong test scores across the board.

However, the data also reveals significant variation in school performance within Richmond Hill. While schools like Ps 66 and Ps 55 are excelling, others like Richmond Hill High School and Ps 90 Horace Mann are struggling, with test scores well below the district and state averages. This disparity may be linked to socioeconomic factors, as the schools with the highest percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients tend to have lower performance metrics.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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