Public schools in Rockaway Park, NY
8 open public schools with an address in Rockaway Park, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,290
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Rockaway Park public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Rockaway Park, NY: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,290 students, an average of 536 per school. The largest campus is Scholars' Academy (1,184 students), and the largest elementary school is Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor (638).
New York City Geographic District #27 operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 11:1, similar to 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 66% 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 Rockaway Park
Elementary schools in Rockaway Park
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–08 | 638 | 12.5:1 | |
| Waterside Children's Studio School New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 432 | 10.3:1 |
Middle schools in Rockaway Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside School for Leadership New York City Geographic District #27 | 06–08 | 148 | 9.7:1 |
High schools in Rockaway Park
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel View School for Research New York City Geographic District #27 | 06–12 | 1,180 | 11.6:1 | |
| Rockaway Collegiate High School New York City Geographic District #27 | 09–12 | 287 | 11.9:1 | |
| Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability New York City Geographic District #27 | 09–12 | 232 | 8.9:1 | |
| Scholars' Academy New York City Geographic District #27 | 06–12 | 1,184 | 15.4:1 | |
| United Charter High School for the Humanities IV United Charter High School for the Humanities IV · Charter | 09–12 | 189 | 9.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.4%
- Hispanic34.4%
- Black30%
- Asian7.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Rockaway Park schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,290 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rockaway Park
How many public schools are in Rockaway Park, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Rockaway Park: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 4,290 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rockaway Park?
Schools with an address in Rockaway Park belong to 2 education agencies, led by New York City Geographic District #27 (7 schools), United Charter High School for the Humanities IV (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Rockaway Park?
Scholars' Academy reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rockaway Park, with 1,184 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rockaway Park?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Rockaway Park are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including United Charter High School for the Humanities IV. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rockaway Park schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rockaway Park public schools is 11:1, similar to 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 Rockaway Park 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