For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,605 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 Queens Preparatory Academy. 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 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 Springfield Gardens have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Springfield Gardens, NY public high school 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Springfield Gardens, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excelsior Preparatory High School
Magnet 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
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School
Magnet 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
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Queens Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 245 students
Rank: #44.
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences
Magnet School
(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
| 365 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 high schools in Springfield Gardens, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Springfield Gardens, 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 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Springfield Gardens are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Springfield Gardens include: George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences vs. Excelsior Preparatory High School, Excelsior Preparatory High School vs. George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences, George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences vs. Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School
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