For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,335 students in 11518, NY (there are , serving 180 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 11518, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11518, NY are Waverly Park School, Centre Avenue Elementary School and East Rockaway Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11518 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11518, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11518, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waverly Park School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Waverly Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-6589
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-6589
Grades: 1-5
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Centre Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Centre Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
443 Ocean Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: 7-12
| 577 students
Rank: #44.
Rhame Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rhame Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
11518, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
55 Centre Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8315
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8315
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
55 Centre Avenue
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: K-6
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11518, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11518, NY include Waverly Park School, Centre Avenue Elementary School and East Rockaway Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 11518?
4 public schools are located in 11518.
What percentage of students in 11518 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 11518 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11518?
11518 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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