Best Schools in South Ozone Park, New York
13 schools · 9 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in South Ozone Park by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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PS 121
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
PS 155
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Hawtree Creek Middle School
Middle · New York City Geographic District #27. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in South Ozone Park for 2026 are PS 121 (7.9/10), PS 155 (7.7/10), and Hawtree Creek Middle School (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 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
13
11 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$638,250
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
13
11 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$638,250
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 7.7/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 South Ozone Park schools.
Top-Rated Schools in South Ozone Park
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PS 121 | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | PS 155 | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Hawtree Creek Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | PS 96 | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Al-ihsan Academy | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | PS 123 | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | PS 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | PS 100 Glen Morris | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy | 5.4 / 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
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $92,344
- Median home value
- $638,250
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Avg commute
- 46 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
31% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How South Ozone Park compares
New York rank
#288 of 475
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below New York avg (6.2)
Median household income
$92k
99% of New York median
Schools in this city
13
About Schools in South Ozone Park, New York
South Ozone Park has 11 ranked public schools, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10. Only 1 school — 9% of the ranked total — clears the 7-point mark, which means the neighborhood has a single clear standout at the top and a broad mid-tier below it. Among the top five performers, four are elementary schools and one is a middle school, giving families with younger children the most options to compare.
PS 121 leads the neighborhood at 8.0 out of 10 — the only school here scoring 7 or higher, and a full two points above the local average. That gap makes it a genuine outlier in a market where most schools land near the mean. PS 45 Clarence Witherspoon (6.8) and PS 108 Captain Vincent G. Fowler (6.7) are the next strongest elementary choices, separated by just a tenth of a point and both performing modestly above the neighborhood average. JHS 226 Virgil I. Grissom (6.4) is the top-ranked middle school, coming in slightly above the 6.0 area mean.
PS 123 rounds out the top five at 6.3, close enough to the neighborhood mean that the choice between it and nearby schools in this tier comes down more to logistics than performance. The compressed band between 6.3 and 6.8 means families of elementary-age children face real decisions without dramatic trade-offs — provided their zoning allows access.
For parents starting the search here, the priority is straightforward: check zoning for PS 121 first. Its 8.0 score puts it in a different tier from every other school in the neighborhood by a clear margin. For families outside that zone, PS 45 and PS 108 offer solid elementary alternatives clustered just above the local average. Middle school options are narrower, with JHS 226 as the primary ranked choice in the area.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 711 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 | ||
| 2 | 511 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 3 | 320 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 4 | 545 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 | ||
| 5 | 1,128 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.1 | ||
| 6 | 686 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 7 | 1,030 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.9 | ||
| 8 | 412 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | 323 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.4 | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 395 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 2 | 808 students · 6th–8th | 5.4 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 412 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-ihsan Academy
Private
423 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.6 |
Schools in South Ozone Park
South Ozone Park, New York · 13 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$92,344
Median Home Value
$638,250
Median Rent
$2,056/mo
Population
71,424
College Educated
22%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
46 min
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Community Profile
South Ozone Park has a median household income of $92,344. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $638,250, with a median rent of $2,056/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.6%. 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
- 9
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in South Ozone Park, New York
How many schools are in South Ozone Park, New York?
South Ozone Park has 13 schools, including 11 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in South Ozone Park, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in South Ozone Park is 6.1 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 South Ozone Park, New York?
The top-ranked school in South Ozone Park on MySchoolScout is PS 121 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in South Ozone Park, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in South Ozone Park on MySchoolScout is PS 121 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best middle school in South Ozone Park, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in South Ozone Park on MySchoolScout is Hawtree Creek Middle School with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best high school in South Ozone Park, New York?
The top-ranked high school in South Ozone Park on MySchoolScout is Epic High School-south with a composite score of 4.9/10.
How many school districts serve South Ozone Park, New York?
South Ozone Park is served by 2 school districts: New York City Geographic District #28, New York City Geographic District #27.
What is the education level in South Ozone Park, New York?
According to Census data, 22% of adults in South Ozone Park have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in South Ozone Park, New York?
The median household income in South Ozone Park is approximately $92,344 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in South Ozone Park, New York?
Yes, South Ozone Park has 2 private schools alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is Al-ihsan Academy with a score of 6.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Ozone Park, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in South Ozone Park is 15.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in South 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.