For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,070 students in Rockaway Park, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockaway Park, NY are Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor and Waterside Children's Studio School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockaway Park, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockaway Park have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rockaway Park, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
134-01 Cronston Ave
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-3382
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-3382
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Waterside Children's Studio School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Beach 112th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-1344
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-1344
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rockaway Park, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockaway Park, NY include Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor and Waterside Children's Studio School.
How many public preschools are located in Rockaway Park?
2 public preschools are located in Rockaway Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockaway Park?
Rockaway Park public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Rockaway Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rockaway Park include: Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor vs. Waterside Children's Studio School, Waterside Children's Studio School vs. Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor
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