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Best 11691 New York Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,637 students in 11691, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11691, NY are Wave Preparatory Elementary School, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School and P.s. 197 Ocean School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11691 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11691, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11691, NY Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wave Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
535 Briar Pl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7091
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 Beach 19th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(347) 403-9231
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 197 Ocean School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Hicksville Rd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1083
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 104 Bays Water
(Math: 36% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26-01 Mott Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1910
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1307 Central Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-0895
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 43
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Beach 29th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5860
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 105 Bay School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
420 Beach 51st St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 474-8615
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Lighthouse Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Beach 35th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5828
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 11691 New York

11691, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bais Ezra, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1217 Gateway Blvd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11-19 Plainview Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway High School (Closed 2012)
821 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott (Closed 2016)
535 Briar Pl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7928
Gr: 5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
St. Johns Group Home A (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2208 Nameoke St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11691, NY?
How many public preschools are located in 11691?
8 public preschools are located in 11691.
What is the racial composition of students in 11691?
11691 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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