Best Public Schools in Zip Code 11691

The 16 schools in the 11691 zip code of Far Rockaway, New York, serve students from elementary through high school, with a mix of public, charter, and alternative schools. While the area faces challenges with high poverty and chronic absenteeism, a few standout schools, like Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway and Wave Preparatory Elementary School, demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math.

The data reveals stark differences in academic achievement across the schools. While some, like Success Academy and Wave Preparatory, rank among the top elementary schools in New York, others, such as Lighthouse Elementary School and Middle School 53 Brian Piccolo, struggle with very low proficiency rates. This disparity seems to correlate with socioeconomic factors, as schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower academic outcomes.

Addressing the challenges of chronic absenteeism, which ranges from 35.9% to 87.9% across the schools, and ensuring equitable access to resources, with spending per student varying from $16,525 to $28,433, could be crucial in improving educational opportunities for all students in the New York City Geographic District #27 and the Challenge Preparatory Charter School, Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway, and Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School districts.