For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,323 students in 11518, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 180 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 11518, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11518, NY are Waverly Park School, Centre Avenue Elementary School and East Rockaway Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11518 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11518, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11518, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly Park School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 Waverly Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-6589
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-6589
Gr: 1-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Centre Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Centre Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Gr: PK-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
443 Ocean Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Gr: 7-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Rhame Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rhame Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11518, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11518, NY include Waverly Park School, Centre Avenue Elementary School and East Rockaway Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 11518?
4 public schools are located in 11518.
What percentage of students in 11518 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 11518 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11518?
11518 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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