For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,021 students in 11106, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 126 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 11106, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11106, NY are Baccalaureate School For Global Education, P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein and Our World Neighborhood Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11106 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11106, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11106, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baccalaureate School For Global Education
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
34-12 36th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-5275
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-5275
Gr: 7-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33-09 35th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 786-6703
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 786-6703
Gr: PK-5 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36-12 35th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 392-3405
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 392-3405
Gr: K-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Frank Sinatra School Of The Arts High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35-12 35th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-9920
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-9920
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31-51 21st St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 274-8316
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 274-8316
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Energy Tech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36-41 28th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 472-0536
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 472-0536
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
I.s. 204 Oliver W Holmes
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36-41 28th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 937-1463
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 937-1463
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Voice Charter School Of New York
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36-24 12th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-1694
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-1694
Gr: K-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 76 William Hallet
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36-36 10th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-7464
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-7464
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Long Island City High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14-30 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 545-7095
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 545-7095
Gr: 9-12 | 1,639 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11106, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11106, NY include Baccalaureate School For Global Education, P.s. 166 Henry Gradstein and Our World Neighborhood Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 11106?
10 public schools are located in 11106.
What percentage of students in 11106 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 11106 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11106?
11106 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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