Best Public Schools in Zip Code 11432

The zip code 11432 in Queens, New York is home to 17 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 10 high schools. This diverse area serves a high-need student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 64.43% to 92.97% across the schools.

Among the standout schools in the area is High School For Community Leadership, which has consistently ranked among the top schools in the state with a 5-star rating and exceptional performance on Regents exams. Another strong performer is Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School, which ranks in the top half of New York high schools and also has strong Regents exam results. At the elementary level, Ps 95 Eastwood stands out for its consistently high performance on the New York State Assessments.

However, the data also reveals stark differences in academic performance across the schools. While the overall 4-year graduation rate for high schools in the area is above the state average at 84.3%, some schools like Hillcrest High School and Queens Collegiate - A College Board School struggle with lower proficiency rates compared to district and state averages. Addressing chronic absenteeism, which ranges from 31.5% to 31.5% across the high schools, will be crucial to improving outcomes in these underperforming schools.