For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 825 students in the neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Laurelton are P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche and Merrick Academy-queens Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132-15 218th St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5734
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5734
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Merrick Academy-queens Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
136-25 218th St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 479-3753
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 479-3753
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, NY include P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche and Merrick Academy-queens Public Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens?
the neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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