For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,637 students in 11691, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11691, NY are Wave Preparatory Elementary School, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School and P.s. 197 Ocean School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11691 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11691, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11691, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wave Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
535 Briar Pl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7091
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7091
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Beach 19th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(347) 403-9231
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(347) 403-9231
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 197 Ocean School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Hicksville Rd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1083
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1083
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 104 Bays Water
(Math: 36% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26-01 Mott Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1910
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1910
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Central Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-0895
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-0895
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 43
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Beach 29th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5860
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5860
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 105 Bay School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 Beach 51st St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 474-8615
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 474-8615
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Lighthouse Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Beach 35th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5828
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-5828
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11691, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11691, NY include Wave Preparatory Elementary School, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School and P.s. 197 Ocean School.
How many public preschools are located in 11691?
8 public preschools are located in 11691.
What is the racial composition of students in 11691?
11691 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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