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Best Schools in Arverne, New York

2 schools · 2 Elementary

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 4.1/10
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Ps/ms 42 R Vernam

4.5/10

Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Goldie Maple Academy

3.7/10

Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

4.1

out of 10

Median Home

$650,000

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Arverne

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Ps/ms 42 R Vernam 4.5 / 10
2 Goldie Maple Academy 3.7 / 10

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Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
4.1/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$49,507

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$650,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
27%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
51 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
33%

Of occupied housing units

How Arverne compares

Median household income

$50k

53% of New York median

About Schools in Arverne, New York

Arverne, New York is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools.

With an average rating of 4.1 out of 10, schools in Arverne show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Arverne is Ps/ms 42 R Vernam with a composite score of 4.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Arverne is served by 1 school district: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27. These districts collectively serve 41,663 students.

Arverne's community shows 27% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $49,507. The poverty rate in the area is 27.2%.

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Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam
619 students · Pre-K–8th 		4.5
2
Goldie Maple Academy
322 students · Pre-K–8th 		3.7

Schools in Arverne

Arverne, New York · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$49,507

Median Home Value

$650,000

Median Rent

$1,274/mo

Population

23,247

College Educated

27%

Homeownership

33%

Avg Commute

51 min

Poverty Rate

27.2%

Community Profile

Arverne has a median household income of $49,507. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $650,000, with a median rent of $1,274/month. The area has a poverty rate of 27.2%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute in the area is 51 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
New York
Elementary
2

Resources

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School District

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27

63 schools · 41,663 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Arverne, New York

How many schools are in Arverne, New York?

Arverne has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Arverne, New York?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Arverne is 4.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Arverne, New York?

The top-ranked school in Arverne on MySchoolScout is Ps/ms 42 R Vernam with a composite score of 4.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Arverne, New York?

The top-ranked elementary school in Arverne on MySchoolScout is Ps/ms 42 R Vernam with a composite score of 4.5/10.

How many school districts serve Arverne, New York?

Arverne is served by 1 school district: New York City Geographic District #27.

What is the education level in Arverne, New York?

According to Census data, 27% of adults in Arverne have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Arverne, New York?

The median household income in Arverne is approximately $49,507 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Arverne, New York?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Arverne is 11.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Arverne, New York?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.