Best Schools in Rockaway Park, Queens, NY
Rockaway Park, Queens, NY has 14 public schools (7 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,542 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Rockaway Park greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rockaway Park, Queens, NY
The top high schools in Rockaway Park, 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. New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iv
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New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iv • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
4. Channel View School For Research
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1219 Students
5. Rockaway Collegiate High School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students
6. Academy Of Medical Technology - A College Board School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 670 Students
7. Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rockaway Park, Queens, NY
The top middle schools in Rockaway Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waterside School For Leadership
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rockaway Park, Queens, NY
The top elementary schools in Rockaway Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waterside Children's Studio School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
2. Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 592 Students
3. Ps 47 Chris Galas
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 254 Students
4. Ps 43
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 668 Students
5. St Francis De Sales Catholic Academy
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St Francis De Sales Catholic Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 624 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rockaway Park, Queens, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rockaway Park, Queens, NY has a total population of 19,780 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rockaway Park, 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 Rockaway Park, Queens, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rockaway Park, Queens, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rockaway Park, 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 Rockaway Park, Queens, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rockaway Park, Queens, NY
How many schools are in Rockaway Park, Queens, NY?
Rockaway Park, Queens, NY has 14 public schools: 7 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,542 students in total.
How do schools in Rockaway Park perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Rockaway Park score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Rockaway Park greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rockaway Park?
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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