For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,997 students in 11413, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 724 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 11413, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11413, NY are Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens, P.s. 251 and Excelsior Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11413 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11413, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11413, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
132-55 Ridgedale St-3rd Fl
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(347) 602-4335
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(347) 602-4335
Gr: K-8 | 998 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 251
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
144-51 Arthur St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-2745
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-2745
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Excelsior Preparatory High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6507
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6507
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132-15 218th St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5734
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5734
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 181 Brookfield
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
148-15 230th St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5807
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5807
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 949-8405
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 949-8405
Gr: 6-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Queens United Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
229-02 137th Ave
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 723-3501
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 723-3501
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121-15 Lucas St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-1670
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-1670
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Merrick Academy-queens Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
136-25 218th St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 479-3753
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 479-3753
Gr: K-6 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 156 Laurelton
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
229-02 137th Ave
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-9173
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 528-9173
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
132-55 Ridgedale St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 527-3501
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 527-3501
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Collaborative Arts Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145-00 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 977-6181
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 977-6181
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1313.
Community Voices Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145-00 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 977-6180
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 977-6180
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6439
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-6439
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Queens Preparatory Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 712-2304
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 712-2304
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11413, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11413, NY include Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens, P.s. 251 and Excelsior Preparatory High School.
How many public schools are located in 11413?
15 public schools are located in 11413.
What percentage of students in 11413 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 11413 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11413?
11413 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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