For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,478 students in 11414, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 288 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 11414, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11414, NY are P.s. 207 Rockwood Park, P.s. 146 Howard Beach and P.s. 232 Lindenwood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11414 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11414, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11414, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 207 Rockwood Park
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
159-15 88th St
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 848-2700
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 848-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 146 Howard Beach
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98-01 159th Ave
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 659-3140
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 659-3140
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 232 Lindenwood
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
153-23 83rd St
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 848-9247
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 848-9247
Gr: PK-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135-25 79th St
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 392-3405
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 392-3405
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11414, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11414, NY include P.s. 207 Rockwood Park, P.s. 146 Howard Beach and P.s. 232 Lindenwood.
How many public schools are located in 11414?
4 public schools are located in 11414.
What percentage of students in 11414 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 11414 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11414?
11414 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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