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7 schools in East Elmhurst

New York · Public K-12

7 public K-12 schools operate inside East Elmhurst, with combined enrollment of about 4,511 students (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in East Elmhurst

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,511
-849 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
12%
was 14%
% Hispanic
62%
was 64%
% Black
7%
was 8%
% Asian
16%
was 12%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
EAST ELMHURST COMMUNITY SCHOOLElementaryKG-05433
IS 227 LOUIS ARMSTRONGMiddle05-081,555
IVAN LAFAYETTE EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (THE)ElementaryPK-02222
PS 127 AEROSPACE SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOLElementaryPK-081,061
PS 148ElementaryPK-05653
PS 2 ALFRED ZIMBERGElementaryPK-05583
ROSE M SINGER CENTERHigh12-124

About East Elmhurst

Across East Elmhurst, New York, 7 public schools instructs about 4,511 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in East Elmhurst average about 644 students each, 24% meaningfully above the New York norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,511 students, contracted 16% from the 5,360 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, East Elmhurst shed 1 school, going from 8 to 7. The Asian share of public-school enrollment expanded from 12% to 16%.

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Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in East Elmhurst, New York?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in East Elmhurst, with a combined enrollment of about 4,511.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in East Elmhurst?
East Elmhurst has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in East Elmhurst?
IS 227 LOUIS ARMSTRONG is the largest public school in East Elmhurst by enrollment, with approximately 1,555 students.
What school districts serve East Elmhurst?
East Elmhurst is served by 2 public school districts, including NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30, NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24.
What grade levels do public schools in East Elmhurst cover?
Public schools in East Elmhurst serve students from pre-K through grade 12.