Best Far Rockaway Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,641 students in Far Rockaway, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Far Rockaway, NY are Challenge Preparatory Charter School, Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School and Queens High School For Information Research And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Far Rockaway, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Far Rockaway have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Far Rockaway, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Far Rockaway, NY (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Hartman Lane
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1352
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8-21 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-2154
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8-21 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2978
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Medical Technology - A College Board School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8-21 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-3571
Gr: 6-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Far Rockaway, New York

Far Rockaway, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1217 Gateway Blvd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
11-19 Plainview Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
821 Bay 25th St
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
Gr: 5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2208 Nameoke St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Far Rockaway, NY?
How many public high schools are located in Far Rockaway?
4 public high schools are located in Far Rockaway.
What is the racial composition of students in Far Rockaway?
Far Rockaway public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Far Rockaway are often viewed compared to one another?

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