For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,660 students in Springfield Gardens, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 724 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Springfield Gardens, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Springfield Gardens, NY are George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences, Excelsior Preparatorty High School and Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield Gardens, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Springfield Gardens have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Springfield Gardens, NY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6439
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6439
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Excelsior Preparatorty High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6507
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6507
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 949-8405
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 949-8405
Grades: 6-12
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
Queens Preparatory Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 712-2304
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 712-2304
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #55.
Ps 251
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
144-51 Arthur St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-2745
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-2745
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #66.
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132-15 218th St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5734
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5734
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Collaborative Arts Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145-00 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 977-6181
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 977-6181
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Queens United Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
229-02 137th Ave
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 723-3501
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 723-3501
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
Rank: #99.
Ps 15 Jackie Robinson
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121-15 Lucas St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-1670
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-1670
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1010.
Merrick Academy-queens Public Charter School
Charter School
136-25 218th St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 479-3753
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 479-3753
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #1111.
Ps 181 Brookfield
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
148-15 230th St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5807
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5807
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1212.
Is 59 Springfield Gardens
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
132-55 Ridgedale St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 527-3501
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 527-3501
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #1313.
Ps 156 Laurelton
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
229-02 137th Ave
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-9173
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-9173
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #1414.
Community Voices Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145-00 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 977-6180
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 977-6180
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: n/an/a
Success Charter School - Springfield Gardens
Charter School
132-55 Ridgedale St-3rd Fl
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(347) 602-4335
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(347) 602-4335
Grades: K-8
| 923 students
Springfield Gardens, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14500 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-5140
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-5140
Grades: 7-8
| 305 students
Lucas Avenue Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
112-02 Lucas Ave
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
143-10 Sprngfld Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 341-3033
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 341-3033
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Springfield Gardens, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Springfield Gardens, NY include George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences, Excelsior Preparatorty High School and Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School.
How many public schools are located in Springfield Gardens, NY?
15 public schools are located in Springfield Gardens, NY.
What percentage of students in Springfield Gardens, NY go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Springfield Gardens, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield Gardens, NY?
Springfield Gardens, NY public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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