Best 11693 New York Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 695 students in 11693, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11693, NY are P.s. 47 Chris Galas and P.s. 183 Dr Richard R Green. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11693 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11693, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11693, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 47 Chris Galas
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9 Power Rd
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 634-7167
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 183 Dr Richard R Green
(Math: 23% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2-45 Beach 79th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 634-9459
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11693, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11693, NY include P.s. 47 Chris Galas and P.s. 183 Dr Richard R Green.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11693?
2 public elementary schools are located in 11693.
What is the racial composition of students in 11693?
11693 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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