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Best Schools in Douglaston, New York

2 schools · 2 Elementary

Public: 1
Private: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.3/10
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PS 98 Douglaston School (the)

7.9/10

Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy

6.7/10

Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Real test data65th percentile Open profile

Schools

2

1 public · 1 private

Avg Score

7.3

out of 10

Median Home

$826,950

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Douglaston

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 98 Douglaston School (the) 7.9 / 10
2 Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy 6.7 / 10

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Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
7.3/10

50% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$114,911

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$826,950

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
54%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
40 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
75%

Of occupied housing units

How Douglaston compares

Median household income

$115k

123% of New York median

About Schools in Douglaston, New York

Douglaston, New York is home to 2 schools, including 1 public school and 1 private school. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools.

With an average rating of 7.3 out of 10, schools in Douglaston perform strongly 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 Douglaston is PS 98 Douglaston School (the) with a composite score of 7.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Douglaston is served by 1 school district: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26. These districts collectively serve 29,442 students.

Douglaston's community shows 54% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $114,911. The poverty rate in the area is 7.3%.

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Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1
PS 98 Douglaston School (the)
258 students · Pre-K–5th 		7.9
Private Schools 1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1
Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy Private
338 students · Pre-K–8th 		6.7

Schools in Douglaston

Douglaston, New York · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$114,911

Median Home Value

$826,950

Median Rent

$2,392/mo

Population

25,671

College Educated

54%

Homeownership

75%

Avg Commute

40 min

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Community Profile

Douglaston has a median household income of $114,911. It is a well-educated community where 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $826,950, with a median rent of $2,392/month. The local poverty rate of 7.3% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 40 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 #26

34 schools · 29,442 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Douglaston, New York

How many schools are in Douglaston, New York?

Douglaston has 2 schools, including 1 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Douglaston is 7.3 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 Douglaston, New York?

The top-ranked school in Douglaston on MySchoolScout is PS 98 Douglaston School (the) with a composite score of 7.9/10.

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

The top-ranked elementary school in Douglaston on MySchoolScout is PS 98 Douglaston School (the) with a composite score of 7.9/10.

How many school districts serve Douglaston, New York?

Douglaston is served by 1 school district: New York City Geographic District #26.

What is the education level in Douglaston, New York?

According to Census data, 54% of adults in Douglaston have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Douglaston, New York?

The median household income in Douglaston is approximately $114,911 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Douglaston, New York?

Yes, Douglaston has 1 private school alongside 1 public schools. The top-rated private school is Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy with a score of 6.7/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Douglaston is 11.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Douglaston, 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.