For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,657 students in 11413, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in 11413, NY are Excelsior Preparatory High School, Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School and Queens Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 11413 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 11413, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 11413 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences, with 85-89% 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 11413, NY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excelsior Preparatory High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6507
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6507
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 949-8405
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 949-8405
Grades: 6-12
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Queens Preparatory Academy
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 712-2304
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 712-2304
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
Rank: #44.
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6439
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6439
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
11413, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
I.S. 231 Magnetech 2000 (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
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 high schools in 11413, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 11413, NY include Excelsior Preparatory High School, Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School and Queens Preparatory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 11413?
4 public high schools are located in 11413.
What is the racial composition of students in 11413?
11413 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).
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