Best Schools in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
Far Rockaway, Queens, NY has 35 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 17 elementary) serving 26,203 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Far Rockaway greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
The top high schools in Far Rockaway, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scholars' Academy
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1183 Students
2. Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 972 Students
3. Lawrence Senior High School
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Lawrence Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 770 Students
4. Queens High School For Information Research And Technology
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
5. Channel View School For Research
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1219 Students
6. Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
7. Academy Of Medical Technology - A College Board School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 670 Students
Best Middle Schools in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
The top middle schools in Far Rockaway, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Vi
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Village Academy
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 302 Students
3. Ms 53 Brian Piccolo
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 206 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
The top elementary schools in Far Rockaway, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
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Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
2. Ps 195 Manhattan Beach
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students
3. Wave Preparatory Elementary School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students
4. Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway
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Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 641 Students
5. Waterside Children's Studio School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
6. Ps 197 Ocean School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
7. Ps 225 Eileen E Zaglin (the)
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 963 Students
8. Ps 104 Bays Water (the)
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
9. Ps 183 Dr Richard R Green
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 448 Students
10. Ps/ms 42 R Vernam
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 614 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Far Rockaway, Queens, NY has a total population of 72,951 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Far Rockaway, Queens, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Far Rockaway, Queens, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Far Rockaway, Queens, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
How many schools are in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY?
Far Rockaway, Queens, NY has 35 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 26,203 students in total.
How do schools in Far Rockaway perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Far Rockaway score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Far Rockaway greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Far Rockaway?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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