Top 3 Best Howard Beach Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,974 students in Howard Beach, NY.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Howard Beach have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Howard Beach, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Howard Beach, NY include P.s. 207 Rockwood Park, P.s. 146 Howard Beach and P.s. 232 Lindenwood.
How many public middle schools are located in Howard Beach?
3 public middle schools are located in Howard Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard Beach?
Howard Beach public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Howard Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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