For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 685 students in 11693, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 404 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in 11693, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11693, NY are P.s. 47 Chris Galas and P.s. 183 Dr Richard R Green. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11693 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11693, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11693, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 47 Chris Galas
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 Power Rd
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 634-7167
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 634-7167
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 183 Dr Richard R Green
(Math: 23% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2-45 Beach 79th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 634-9459
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 634-9459
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11693, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11693, NY include P.s. 47 Chris Galas and P.s. 183 Dr Richard R Green.
How many public schools are located in 11693?
2 public schools are located in 11693.
What percentage of students in 11693 go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in 11693 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11693?
11693 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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