Best Public Schools in Zip Code 11369

The zip code 11369 in New York City is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the New York City Geographic District #30. This district is ranked 382 out of 874 in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The standout school in this area is Is 227 Louis Armstrong, a middle school that has consistently ranked among the top 160 middle schools in New York over the past 3 years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and various Regents exams compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, other schools in the area, such as Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School and Ps 148, have more mixed performance, with proficiency rates ranging from 20-55% in ELA and 20-74% in Math.

The schools in this zip code serve a student population that faces significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 68% at Is 227 Louis Armstrong to over 90% at Ps 419 and East Elmhurst Community School. The differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools may also contribute to the varying academic performance observed in the area.