Best Springfield Gardens Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,657 students in Springfield Gardens, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Springfield Gardens, NY are Excelsior Preparatory High School, Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School and George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield Gardens, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Springfield Gardens have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Springfield Gardens, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Excelsior Preparatory High School, with 90-94% 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 Springfield Gardens, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excelsior Preparatory High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6507
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 949-8405
Gr: 6-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6439
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Queens Preparatory Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 712-2304
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Springfield Gardens, New York

Springfield Gardens, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
14500 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-5140
Gr: 7-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
112-02 Lucas Ave
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
143-10 Sprngfld Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 341-3033
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Springfield Gardens, NY?
How many public high schools are located in Springfield Gardens?
4 public high schools are located in Springfield Gardens.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield Gardens?
Springfield Gardens 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 Springfield Gardens are often viewed compared to one another?

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