Best Schools in Howard Beach, Queens, NY
Howard Beach, Queens, NY has 15 public schools (7 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,828 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Howard Beach exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Howard Beach, Queens, NY
The top high schools in Howard Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert H Goddard Hs-comm/tech
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 605 Students
2. John Adams High School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2366 Students
3. Eagle Academy For Young Men Iii
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 463 Students
4. Epic High School-south
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
5. Academy For Young Writers
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New York City Geographic District #19 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 483 Students
6. Spring Creek Community School
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New York City Geographic District #19 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 468 Students
7. School For Classics High School
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New York City Geographic District #19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 269 Students
Best Middle Schools in Howard Beach, Queens, NY
The top middle schools in Howard Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Siclen Community Middle School
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New York City Geographic District #19 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 221 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Howard Beach, Queens, NY
The top elementary schools in Howard Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Queens Explorers Elementary School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
2. Ps 146 Howard Beach
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 526 Students
3. Ps 207 Rockwood Park
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 642 Students
4. Ps 232 Lindenwood
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 805 Students
5. Ps 224 Hale A Woodruff
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New York City Geographic District #19 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
6. Ps 184 Newport
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New York City Geographic District #23 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 440 Students
7. St Helen Catholic Academy
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St Helen Catholic Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 463 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Howard Beach, Queens, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Howard Beach, Queens, NY has a total population of 26,820 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Howard Beach, 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 Howard Beach, Queens, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Howard Beach, Queens, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Howard Beach, 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 Howard Beach, Queens, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Howard Beach, Queens, NY
How many schools are in Howard Beach, Queens, NY?
Howard Beach, Queens, NY has 15 public schools: 7 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,828 students in total.
How do schools in Howard Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Howard Beach score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Howard Beach exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Howard Beach?
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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