For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,893 students in 11421, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 248 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 11421, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11421, NY are P.s. 60 Woodhaven, P.s. 97 Forest Park and New York City Academy For Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11421 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11421, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11421, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 60 Woodhaven
(Math: 65% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
91-02 88th Ave
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-5046
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-5046
Gr: PK-5 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 97 Forest Park
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85-52 85th St
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 849-4870
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 849-4870
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
New York City Academy For Discovery
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95-16 89th Ave
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-2165
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-2165
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11421, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11421, NY include P.s. 60 Woodhaven, P.s. 97 Forest Park and New York City Academy For Discovery.
How many public schools are located in 11421?
3 public schools are located in 11421.
What percentage of students in 11421 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 11421 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11421?
11421 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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