Top 3 Best Howard Beach Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,402 students in Howard Beach, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 395 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Howard Beach, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Howard Beach, NY are P.s. 207 Rockwood Park, P.s. 146 Howard Beach and P.s. 232 Lindenwood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard Beach, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Howard Beach have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Howard Beach, NY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 207 Rockwood Park
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
159-15 88th St
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 848-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 639 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 146 Howard Beach
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
98-01 159th Ave
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 659-3140
Grades: PK-8
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 232 Lindenwood
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
153-23 83rd St
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 848-9247
Grades: PK-8
| 820 students
Rank: #44.
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
135-25 79th St
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 392-3405
Grades: K-5
| 428 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Howard Beach, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Howard Beach, NY include P.s. 207 Rockwood Park, P.s. 146 Howard Beach and P.s. 232 Lindenwood.
How many public schools are located in Howard Beach?
4 public schools are located in Howard Beach.
What percentage of students in Howard Beach go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Howard Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Howard Beach?
Howard Beach public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Howard Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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