Best Schools in Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY
Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY has 24 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 19,893 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Oakland Gardens greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY
The top high schools in Oakland Gardens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Francis Lewis High School
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4265 Students
2. Benjamin N Cardozo High School
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3100 Students
3. Martin Van Buren High School
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1068 Students
4. Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
5. Cambria Heights Academy
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY
The top middle schools in Oakland Gardens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jhs 67 Louis Pasteur
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
2. Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1008 Students
3. Irwin Altman Middle School 172
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
4. Ms 158 Marie Curie
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
5. Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY
The top elementary schools in Oakland Gardens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ps 203 Oakland Gardens
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 774 Students
2. Ps 98 Douglaston School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
3. Ps 188 Kingsbury
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students
4. Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 237 Students
5. Ps 376
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 Students
6. Ps 221 North Hills School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students
7. Ps 46 Alley Pond
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
8. Ps 18 Winchester
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
9. Ps 31 Bayside
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
10. Ps 26 Rufus King
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 581 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY has a total population of 35,446 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY
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Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY
How many schools are in Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY?
Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 19,893 students in total.
How do schools in Oakland Gardens perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Oakland Gardens score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Oakland Gardens greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oakland Gardens?
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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