Schools in Far Rockaway, New York (2025)
16 schools · 7,827 students · 13 public, 3 charter · median Enrollment 507.
Far Rockaway, in New York, has 16 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 7,827 students. By level there are 9 elementary, 3 high, 3 middle, 1 other; by sector 13 public, 3 charter.
The median Enrollment across Far Rockaway's schools is 507, above the New York median of 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
15 of the 16 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Queens High School for Information Research and Technology (66.3, top 25% of high schools nationally), followed by Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School (62.2, top 50% of high schools nationally), and Wave Preparatory Elementary School (53.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Challenge Preparatory Charter School (1,218 students), Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway (728 students), Academy of Medical Technology - A College Board School (605 students).
Ranked schools in Far Rockaway
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.
- 166Queens High School for Information Research and TechnologyFar Rockaway · Public High82% Math proficiency · 507 students
- 262Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High SchoolFar Rockaway · Public High54.5% Math proficiency · 311 students
- 353Wave Preparatory Elementary SchoolFar Rockaway · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 484 students
- 449Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy ViFar Rockaway · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 281 students
- 536Academy of Medical Technology - A College Board SchoolFar Rockaway · Public High30% Math proficiency · 605 students
- 634Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter SchoolFar Rockaway · Charter Elementary74.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 313 students
- 731Success Academy Charter School-Far RockawayFar Rockaway · Charter Elementary77.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 728 students
- 830Ps 104 Bays Water (The)Far Rockaway · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 542 students
- 929Ps 197 Ocean School (The)Far Rockaway · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 425 students
- 1028Village AcademyFar Rockaway · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 305 students
- 1124Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The)Far Rockaway · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 542 students
- 1222Lighthouse Elementary SchoolFar Rockaway · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 157 students
- 1320Ps 43Far Rockaway · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 574 students
- 1419Ps 105 Bay School (The)Far Rockaway · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 600 students
- 1517MS 53 Brian PiccoloFar Rockaway · Public Middle7% Math proficiency · 235 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queens High School for Information Research and Technology Far Rockaway · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 66.3 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 507 |
| 2 | Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School Far Rockaway · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 62.2 Top 50% | 54.5% Math proficiency | 311 |
| 3 | Wave Preparatory Elementary School Far Rockaway · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.0 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 484 |
| 4 | Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi Far Rockaway · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 281 |
| 5 | Academy of Medical Technology - A College Board School Far Rockaway · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 36.3 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 605 |
| 6 | Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School Far Rockaway · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Charter | 34.0 Lower 50% | 74.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 313 |
| 7 | Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway Far Rockaway · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 31.2 Lower 50% | 77.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 728 |
| 8 | Ps 104 Bays Water (The) Far Rockaway · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.4 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 9 | Ps 197 Ocean School (The) Far Rockaway · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.0 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 425 |
| 10 | Village Academy Far Rockaway · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 305 |
| 11 | Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The) Far Rockaway · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 12 | Lighthouse Elementary School Far Rockaway · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 157 |
| 13 | Ps 43 Far Rockaway · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 20.1 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 574 |
| 14 | Ps 105 Bay School (The) Far Rockaway · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 19.4 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 600 |
| 15 | MS 53 Brian Piccolo Far Rockaway · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.8 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 235 |
Other schools in Far Rockaway
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Far Rockaway?
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology is the highest-ranked school in Far Rockaway with a Success Index (US) of 66.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Far Rockaway?
Far Rockaway has 16 schools (3 high, 9 elementary, 3 middle, 1 other) educating 7,827 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Far Rockaway?
The median Enrollment across schools in Far Rockaway is 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.