Wave Preparatory Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Far Rockaway, New York 11691 · New York City Geographic District #27
#1278 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#23075 of 50,301 nationally
About Wave Preparatory Elementary School
Wave Preparatory Elementary School is a public elementary located in Far Rockaway, in the New York City Geographic District #27 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 484 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1278th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 484.
There are 16 schools in Far Rockaway; Wave Preparatory Elementary School ranks 3rd of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wave Preparatory Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Wave Preparatory Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
Far Rockaway · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,218 students · 477 m away
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School
Far Rockaway · Public high · Grades 9–12
311 students · 503 m away
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi
Far Rockaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students · 503 m away
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology
Far Rockaway · Public high · Grades 9–12
507 students · 503 m away
Academy of Medical Technology - A College Board School
Far Rockaway · Public high · Grades 6–12
605 students · 503 m away
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
Far Rockaway · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students · 518 m away
Ps 43
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
574 students · 706 m away
MS 53 Brian Piccolo
Far Rockaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
235 students · 884 m away
Village Academy
Far Rockaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
305 students · 884 m away
Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
728 students · 884 m away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
Burton Street Elementary School
Cazenovia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
484 students
Circleville Elementary School
Circleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
John Street School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
483 students
Fulmar Road Elementary School
Mahopac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
McKenna Elementary School
Massapequa Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
School 5-John Williams
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
485 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wave Preparatory Elementary School a good school?
Wave Preparatory Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 53.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1278 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wave Preparatory Elementary School rank in New York?
Wave Preparatory Elementary School ranks #1278 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #23075 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
Wave Preparatory Elementary School had 484 students in 2025.
Is Wave Preparatory Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Wave Preparatory Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wave Preparatory Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.