For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,266 students in Far Rockaway, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Far Rockaway, NY are Wave Preparatory Elementary School, Ps 43 and Ps 197 Ocean School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Far Rockaway, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Far Rockaway have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Far Rockaway, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wave Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
535 Briar Pl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7091
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7091
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Ps 43
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Beach 29th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5860
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5860
Grades: PK-8
| 758 students
Rank: #33.
Ps 197 Ocean School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Hicksville Rd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1083
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1083
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
Peninsula Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 Beach 19th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(347) 403-9231
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(347) 403-9231
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Lighthouse Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
180 Beach 35th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5828
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5828
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ps 104 Bays Water
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26-01 Mott Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1910
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1910
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ps 253
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Central Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-0895
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-0895
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #88.
Ps 183 Dr Richard R Green
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2-45 Beach 79th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 634-9459
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 634-9459
Grades: PK-8
| 465 students
Rank: #99.
Ps 105 Bay School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 Beach 51st St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 474-8615
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 474-8615
Grades: PK-8
| 692 students
Far Rockaway, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bais Ezra, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1217 Gateway Blvd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Far Rockaway Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11-19 Plainview Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
821 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
535 Briar Pl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7928
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7928
Grades: 5
| 64 students
St Johns Group Home A (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2208 Nameoke St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Far Rockaway, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Far Rockaway, NY include Wave Preparatory Elementary School, Ps 43 and Ps 197 Ocean School.
How many public preschools are located in Far Rockaway, NY?
9 public preschools are located in Far Rockaway, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Far Rockaway, NY?
Far Rockaway, NY public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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