For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,641 students in 11691, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 11691, NY are Challenge Preparatory Charter School, Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School and Queens High School For Information Research And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 11691 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 11691, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 11691 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Queens High School For Information Research And Technology, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11691, NY Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 Hartman Lane
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1352
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1352
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8-21 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-2154
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-2154
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8-21 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2978
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2978
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Medical Technology - A College Board School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8-21 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-3571
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-3571
Gr: 6-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 11691, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 11691, NY include Challenge Preparatory Charter School, Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School and Queens High School For Information Research And Technology.
How many public high schools are located in 11691?
4 public high schools are located in 11691.
What is the racial composition of students in 11691?
11691 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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