For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,894 students in 11421, NY (there are , serving 248 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 11421, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11421, NY are P.s. 60 Woodhaven, P.s. 97 Forest Park and New York City Academy For Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11421 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11421, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11421, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 60 Woodhaven
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
91-02 88th Ave
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-5046
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-5046
Grades: PK-5
| 980 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 97 Forest Park
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85-52 85th St
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 849-4870
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 849-4870
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
New York City Academy For Discovery
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95-16 89th Ave
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-2165
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 441-2165
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11421, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11421, NY include P.s. 60 Woodhaven, P.s. 97 Forest Park and New York City Academy For Discovery.
How many public schools are located in 11421?
3 public schools are located in 11421.
What percentage of students in 11421 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 11421 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11421?
11421 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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