For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,586 students in Far Rockaway, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Far Rockaway, NY are Queens High School For Information Research And Technology, Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School and Challenge Preparatory Charter School. 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 25% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), 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 72%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Queens High School For Information Research And Technology, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Far Rockaway, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8-21 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2978
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2978
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8-21 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-2154
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-2154
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 Hartman Lane
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1352
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1352
Grades: K-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Medical Technology - A College Board School
(Math: 15% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 608 students
Far Rockaway, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bais Ezra, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1217 Gateway Blvd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Far Rockaway Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11-19 Plainview Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
821 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
535 Briar Pl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7928
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7928
Grades: 5
| 64 students
St. Johns Group Home A (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2208 Nameoke St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Far Rockaway, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Far Rockaway, NY include Queens High School For Information Research And Technology, Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School and Challenge Preparatory Charter School.
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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Far Rockaway are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Far Rockaway include: Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School vs. Academy Of Medical Technology - A College Board School, Queens High School For Information Research And Technology vs. Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School, Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School vs. Queens High School For Information Research And Technology
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