For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,546 students in 11691, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11691, NY are Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway, Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Vi and Challenge Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11691 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11691, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11691, NY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10-45 Nameoke St-3rd Fl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 704-1421
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 704-1421
Gr: K-8 | 728 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Vi
(Math: 27% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8-21 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-6934
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-6934
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 Hartman Lane
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1352
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1352
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Village Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10-45 Nameoke St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-6042
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-6042
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Academy Of Medical Technology - A College Board School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8-21 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-3571
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-3571
Gr: 6-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Middle School 53 Brian Piccolo
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10-45 Nameoke St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-6900
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 43
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Beach 29th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5860
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5860
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 105 Bay School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 Beach 51st St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 474-8615
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 474-8615
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
11691, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
821 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
535 Briar Pl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7928
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7928
Gr: 5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11691, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11691, NY include Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway, Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Vi and Challenge Preparatory Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11691?
8 public middle schools are located in 11691.
What is the racial composition of students in 11691?
11691 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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