For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 988 students in Cambria Heights, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cambria Heights, NY are P.s. 176 Cambria Heights and Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambria Heights, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Cambria Heights have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cambria Heights, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 176 Cambria Heights
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120-45 235th St
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 525-4057
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 525-4057
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
218-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 528-2420
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 528-2420
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cambria Heights, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cambria Heights, NY include P.s. 176 Cambria Heights and Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair.
How many public preschools are located in Cambria Heights?
2 public preschools are located in Cambria Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria Heights?
Cambria Heights public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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