Public schools in Cambria Heights, NY
6 open public schools with an address in Cambria Heights, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,957
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Cambria Heights public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Cambria Heights, NY: 2 elementary, 4 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,957 students, an average of 493 per school. The largest campus is Health Arts Robotics and Technology High School (626 students), and the largest elementary school is PS 176 Cambria Heights (561).
Every listed school belongs to New York City Geographic District #29. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 81% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cambria Heights
Elementary schools in Cambria Heights
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 176 Cambria Heights New York City Geographic District #29 | PK–05 | 561 | 12.9:1 | |
| Ps/Ms 147 Ronald McNair New York City Geographic District #29 | PK–08 | 427 | 10.2:1 |
High schools in Cambria Heights
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech New York City Geographic District #29 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 373 | 11.2:1 | |
| Health Arts Robotics and Technology High School New York City Geographic District #29 | 09–12 | 626 | 11.1:1 | |
| Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights New York City Geographic District #29 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 464 | 13.4:1 | |
| Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet New York City Geographic District #29 | 09–12 | 506 | 13.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic14.7%
- Black72.9%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial2.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Cambria Heights schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,957 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cambria Heights
How many public schools are in Cambria Heights, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Cambria Heights: 2 elementary, 4 high. Together they reported 2,957 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cambria Heights?
All listed public schools with an address in Cambria Heights belong to New York City Geographic District #29. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Cambria Heights?
Health Arts Robotics and Technology High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cambria Heights, with 626 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cambria Heights?
No school with an address in Cambria Heights is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New York.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cambria Heights schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cambria Heights public schools is 12.1:1, higher than the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cambria Heights guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities