For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,233 students in 11420, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 11420, NY are Hawtree Creek Middle School, P.s. 124 Osmond A Church and Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11420 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11420, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11420, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawtree Creek Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121-10 Rockaway Blvd
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 659-3792
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 659-3792
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 124 Osmond A Church
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129-15 150th Ave
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 529-2580
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 529-2580
Gr: K-8 | 1,030 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121-10 Rockaway Blvd
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 843-2260
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 843-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
11420, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
130-01 Rockaway Boulevard
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 529-2547
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 529-2547
Gr: 5 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11420, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11420, NY include Hawtree Creek Middle School, P.s. 124 Osmond A Church and Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson.
How many public middle schools are located in 11420?
3 public middle schools are located in 11420.
What is the racial composition of students in 11420?
11420 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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