Best East Rockaway Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,323 students in East Rockaway, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 180 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in East Rockaway, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in East Rockaway, NY are Waverly Park School, Centre Avenue Elementary School and East Rockaway Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

East Rockaway, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in East Rockaway have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).