Best Elementary Schools in South Ozone Park, NY

The city of South Ozone Park, New York is home to 8 elementary schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th or 8th grade, with student populations ranging from 320 to 1,128. These schools are part of the New York City Geographic District #27, which is ranked 571 out of 874 districts in New York and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Among the schools in this area, a few stand out as high-performing. PS 121 consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New York, with a statewide rank between 46-180 out of 2,445 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students significantly outperform the district and state averages on ELA and math assessments, with proficiency rates often exceeding 90% in 3rd-5th grades. Similarly, PS 155 and PS 96 also perform very well, ranking in the top 25-30% statewide and earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

In contrast, PS 45 Clarence Witherspoon stands out as a lower-performing school, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The data suggests significant disparities in educational outcomes within the district, which may be influenced by factors such as school leadership, teaching practices, and the socioeconomic challenges faced by high-poverty schools.