Best Schools in Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY
Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY has 29 public schools (11 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 13,481 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Springfield Gardens greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY
The top high schools in Springfield Gardens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pathways College Preparatory School: A College Board School
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 643 Students
2. Excelsior Preparatory High School
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 446 Students
3. Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 549 Students
4. John Adams High School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2366 Students
5. August Martin High School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 504 Students
6. Hs For Law Enforcement And Public Safety
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
7. Eagle Academy For Young Men Iii
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 463 Students
8. George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students
9. Queens Preparatory Academy
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
10. Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
Best Middle Schools in Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY
The top middle schools in Springfield Gardens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hawtree Creek Middle School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
2. Community Voices Middle School
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 296 Students
3. Is 59 Springfield Gardens
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 383 Students
4. Collaborative Arts Middle School
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 348 Students
5. Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY
The top elementary schools in Springfield Gardens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens
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Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 895 Students
2. Ps 176 Cambria Heights
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 619 Students
3. Queens Explorers Elementary School
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
4. Ps 132 Ralph Bunche
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
5. Ps 251
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
6. Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia (the)
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
7. Jermaine L Green Stem Institute Of Queens (the)
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New York City Geographic District #28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
8. Cynthia Jenkins School
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
9. Ps 15 Jackie Robinson
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
10. Ps 52
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New York City Geographic District #29 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY has a total population of 25,759 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Springfield Gardens, 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 Springfield 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
21.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Springfield Gardens, 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 Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY
How many schools are in Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY?
Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY has 29 public schools: 11 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 13,481 students in total.
How do schools in Springfield Gardens perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Springfield Gardens score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Springfield Gardens greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Springfield 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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