For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,547 students in Whitestone, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Whitestone, NY are P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens, P.s. 79 Francis Lewis and P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitestone, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Whitestone have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Whitestone, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens
(Math: 84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16-10 Utopia Pkwy
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 352-3939
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 352-3939
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 79 Francis Lewis
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
147-27 15th Dr
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-0396
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-0396
Gr: PK-5 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
152-20 11th Ave
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 767-8810
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 767-8810
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 184 Flushing Manor
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
163-15 21st Rd
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 352-7800
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 352-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Whitestone, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Whitestone, NY include P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens, P.s. 79 Francis Lewis and P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy.
How many public preschools are located in Whitestone?
4 public preschools are located in Whitestone.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitestone?
Whitestone public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Whitestone are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Whitestone include: P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy vs. P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens, P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy vs. P.s. 79 Francis Lewis, P.s. 209 Clearview Gardens vs. P.s. 193 Alfred J Kennedy