Public schools in Springfield Gardens, NY
14 open public schools with an address in Springfield Gardens, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,265
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Springfield Gardens public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Springfield Gardens, NY: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,265 students, an average of 376 per school. The largest campus is Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens (998 students).
New York City Geographic District #29 operates the most schools here (13), 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 11.7:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 75% 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 Springfield Gardens
Elementary schools in Springfield Gardens
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 132 Ralph Bunche New York City Geographic District #29 | PK–05 | 283 | 10.1:1 | |
| PS 15 Jackie Robinson New York City Geographic District #29 | PK–05 | 294 | 11:1 | |
| PS 156 Laurelton New York City Geographic District #29 | PK–05 | 172 | 11.5:1 | |
| PS 181 Brookfield New York City Geographic District #29 | PK–05 | 340 | 10.6:1 | |
| PS 251 New York City Geographic District #29 | PK–05 | 217 | 9.9:1 | |
| Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens · Charter | KG–08 | 998 | — |
Middle schools in Springfield Gardens
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collaborative Arts Middle School New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 286 | 11.9:1 | |
| Community Voices Middle School New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 293 | 11.7:1 | |
| IS 59 Springfield Gardens New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 401 | 11.7:1 | |
| Queens United Middle School New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 239 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Springfield Gardens
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Preparatory High School New York City Geographic District #29 | 09–12 | 480 | 13.8:1 | |
| George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences New York City Geographic District #29 | 09–12 | 421 | 15.1:1 | |
| Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–12 | 521 | 12.1:1 | |
| Queens Preparatory Academy New York City Geographic District #29 | 09–12 | 320 | 12.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic15.8%
- Black75.1%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial1.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Springfield Gardens schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,265 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Springfield Gardens
How many public schools are in Springfield Gardens, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Springfield Gardens: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 5,265 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Springfield Gardens?
Schools with an address in Springfield Gardens belong to 2 education agencies, led by New York City Geographic District #29 (13 schools), Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens (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 Springfield Gardens?
Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Springfield Gardens, with 521 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Springfield Gardens?
Yes. 1 of the 14 public schools in Springfield Gardens are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Springfield Gardens schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Springfield Gardens public schools is 11.7:1, 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 Springfield Gardens 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.
Nearby New York cities
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