For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,597 students in 11691, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 11691, NY are Wave Preparatory Elementary School, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School and P.s. 197 Ocean School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11691 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11691, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11691, NY Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wave Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
535 Briar Pl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7091
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7091
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Beach 19th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(347) 403-9231
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(347) 403-9231
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 197 Ocean School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Hicksville Rd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1083
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1083
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 104 Bays Water
(Math: 36% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26-01 Mott Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1910
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1910
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Central Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-0895
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-0895
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 43
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Beach 29th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5860
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5860
Gr: PK-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 105 Bay School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 Beach 51st St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 474-8615
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 474-8615
Gr: PK-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Lighthouse Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Beach 35th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5828
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5828
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
11691, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
821 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
535 Briar Pl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7928
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7928
Gr: 5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 11691, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 11691, NY include Wave Preparatory Elementary School, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School and P.s. 197 Ocean School.
How many public preschools are located in 11691?
8 public preschools are located in 11691.
What is the racial composition of students in 11691?
11691 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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