Best Schools in Ozone Park, New York
11 schools · 5 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High
Choosing a school in Ozone Park?
Use this page to compare every school in Ozone Park by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Queens Explorers Elementary School
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
High School-Construction Trades Engineering & Architecture
High · New York City Geographic District #27. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
PS 63 Old South
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Ozone Park for 2026 are Queens Explorers Elementary School (8.2/10), High School-Construction Trades Engineering & Architecture (7.5/10), and PS 63 Old South (7.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
11
10 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$732,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
11
10 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$732,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.2/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Ozone Park schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +19.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ozone Park schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ozone Park
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 rated schools; 11 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queens Explorers Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | High School-Construction Trades Engineering & Architecture | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | PS 63 Old South | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Robert H Goddard HS-Comm/tech | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | John Adams High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | PS 65 Raymond York Elementary School (the) | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | MS 137 America's School of Heroes | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | PS 64 Joseph P Addabbo | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | 5.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $85,937
- Median home value
- $732,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Avg commute
- 46 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 54%
36% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Ozone Park compares
New York rank
#231 of 473
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above New York avg (6.4)
Median household income
$86k
92% of New York median
Schools in this city
11
New York City Geographic District #27 runs Ozone Park's public schools
10 public schools. New York City Geographic District #27 is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Ozone Park is a New York City Geographic District #27 school (10 of 10).
Among 10 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.7 to 8.2 — the spread is inside Ozone Park, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Ozone Park, New York
Ozone Park's public school landscape covers 10 ranked schools spanning middle and high school levels, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10. That average understates the top of the market: half the ranked schools — five of ten — score 7 or higher, giving families real options within the neighborhood rather than forcing a long commute to find quality.
John Adams High School leads the city with a 7.5 out of 10, the strongest score among all ranked public schools here. It sits at the top of a competitive high school tier that also includes High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture, rated 7.3 — a strong alternative for students drawn to applied technical pathways. Both schools outperform the city average by a meaningful margin, and parents considering high school placement should start their research with these two before widening the search.
The middle school picture is equally strong. JHS 202 Robert H. Goddard and MS 137 America's School of Heroes both score 7.3, tied for second overall in the city. JHS 210 Elizabeth Blackwell rounds out the top five at 7.0. Three middle schools above 7 in a single neighborhood is an above-average outcome — parents with children approaching 6th grade have genuine choices, not just a default assignment.
The practical takeaway: Ozone Park performs better than its 6.4 average suggests. That number is pulled down by the lower end of the ranked pool, but the concentration of 7-plus schools at the top means a majority of families in this city have access to above-average public options without leaving the area. Parents should compare the two high schools closely — John Adams for a comprehensive program, Construction Trades for a focused technical track — and use the three strong middle schools as a pipeline decision. School Scout's individual pages for each of these five schools include score breakdowns by category, which makes it easier to match a school's strengths to your child's needs rather than relying on the overall rating alone.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 | ||
| 2 | 1,006 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 3 | 360 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 | ||
| 4 | 469 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 183 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 884 students · 6th–8th | 7.0 |
| 2 | 1,648 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 3 | 1,455 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,051 students · 9th–12th | 7.5 |
| 2 | 610 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 3 | 2,431 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
Schools in Ozone Park
Ozone Park, New York · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$85,937
Median Home Value
$732,700
Median Rent
$1,909/mo
Population
56,751
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
54%
Avg Commute
46 min
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Community Profile
Ozone Park has a median household income of $85,937. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $732,700, with a median rent of $1,909/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.7%. The average commute in the area is 46 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 3
Resources
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Ozone Park, New York
How many schools are in Ozone Park, New York?
Ozone Park has 11 schools, including 10 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Ozone Park, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ozone Park is 6.6 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 Ozone Park, New York?
The top-ranked school in Ozone Park on MySchoolScout is Queens Explorers Elementary School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Ozone Park, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Ozone Park on MySchoolScout is Queens Explorers Elementary School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Ozone Park, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Ozone Park on MySchoolScout is Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What is the best high school in Ozone Park, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Ozone Park on MySchoolScout is High School-Construction Trades Engineering & Architecture with a composite score of 7.5/10.
How many school districts serve Ozone Park, New York?
Ozone Park is served by 1 school district: New York City Geographic District #27.
What is the education level in Ozone Park, New York?
According to Census data, 25% of adults in Ozone Park have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Ozone Park, New York?
The median household income in Ozone Park is approximately $85,937 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Ozone Park, New York?
Yes, Ozone Park has 1 private school alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is Divine Mercy Catholic Academy with a score of 5.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ozone Park, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ozone Park is 14.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ozone Park, 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.