For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,626 students in 11691, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 11691, NY are Wave Preparatory Elementary School, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School and P.S. 197 Ocean School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11691 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11691, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11691, NY Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wave Preparatory Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 Briar Pl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7091
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7091
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
611 Beach 19th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(347) 403-9231
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(347) 403-9231
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
P.S. 197 Ocean School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 Hicksville Rd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1083
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1083
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
P.S. 104 Bays Water
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26-01 Mott Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1910
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1910
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Central Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-0895
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-0895
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #66.
P.S. 105 Bay School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 Beach 51st St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 474-8615
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 474-8615
Grades: PK-8
| 661 students
Rank: #77.
P.S. 43
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Beach 29th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5860
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5860
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Rank: #88.
Lighthouse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Beach 35th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5828
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5828
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
11691, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bais Ezra, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1217 Gateway Blvd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Far Rockaway Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11-19 Plainview Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
821 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
535 Briar Pl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7928
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7928
Grades: 5
| 64 students
St. Johns Group Home A (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2208 Nameoke St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 11691, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 11691, NY include Wave Preparatory Elementary School, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School and P.S. 197 Ocean School.
How many public preschools are located in 11691?
8 public preschools are located in 11691.
What is the racial composition of students in 11691?
11691 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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