For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,041 students in 11414, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 11414 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11414, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11414, NY Public Preschools (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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11414, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11414, NY include P.s. 207 Rockwood Park, P.s. 146 Howard Beach and P.s. 232 Lindenwood.
How many public preschools are located in 11414?
3 public preschools are located in 11414.
What is the racial composition of students in 11414?
11414 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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