Best Schools in Springfield Gardens, New York
15 schools · 7 Elementary · 4 Middle · 4 High
Choosing a school in Springfield Gardens?
Use this page to compare every school in Springfield Gardens by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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PS 181 Brookfield
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #29. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
PS 251
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #29. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens
Elementary · Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Springfield Gardens for 2026 are PS 181 Brookfield (8.5/10), PS 251 (7.9/10), and Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens (7.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 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
15
in this city
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$631,700
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
15
in this city
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$631,700
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 81% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 Springfield Gardens schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +23.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Springfield Gardens schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Springfield Gardens
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 15 rated schools; 15 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PS 181 Brookfield | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | PS 251 | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | PS 132 Ralph Bunche | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Excelsior Preparatory High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | PS 156 Laurelton | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Is 59 Springfield Gardens | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Queens Preparatory Academy | 5.9 / 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
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $114,766
- Median home value
- $631,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Avg commute
- 48 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
40% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Springfield Gardens compares
New York rank
#317 of 473
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below New York avg (6.4)
Median household income
$115k
123% of New York median
Schools in this city
15
New York City Geographic District #29 runs 87% of Springfield Gardens's public schools
Springfield Gardens touches 3 districts, but New York City Geographic District #29 is the one most addresses actually attend.
New York City Geographic District #29 accounts for 13 of 15 public schools (87%). The other 2 districts hold the remaining 2.
Among 15 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.9 to 8.5 — the spread is inside Springfield Gardens, not a citywide average.
- New York City Geographic District #2913 public · 87%
- Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School1 public · 7%
- Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens1 public · 7%
About Schools in Springfield Gardens, New York
Springfield Gardens, a neighborhood in southeastern Queens, has 15 ranked public schools with an average score of 6.0 out of 10. That puts the local system in solid but uneven territory — meaningful range separates the top performers from the neighborhood average, so school selection matters considerably here.
The strongest schools lean toward the upper grades. Queens United Middle School leads the neighborhood with an 8.1 rating, making it the highest-scoring school across all levels in Springfield Gardens. Parents of middle schoolers have a clear top target. At the elementary level, PS 251 (7.8) and PS 15 Jackie Robinson (7.6) both rank well above the neighborhood average and represent strong entry points for younger children. Six of the 15 ranked schools — 40% — score 7 or above, which means high-performing options exist across grade levels rather than clustering in just one spot.
The high school picture offers specialized tracks. George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences (7.2) and Excelsior Preparatory High School (7.1) both clear the 7-point threshold, giving families academically focused options without leaving the area. Carver's science focus suits students with strong STEM interests; Excelsior's college-prep model targets students who want a structured academic environment.
For parents starting their search, the 1.1-point gap between the neighborhood average (6.0) and the top school (8.1) signals that school choice in Springfield Gardens has real consequences. The 40% of schools scoring 7+ is a genuinely useful concentration — large enough to give families reasonable options, small enough that not every zoned school will fit every student. Prioritize the school's specific score against the 6.0 baseline when evaluating your zoned assignment, and treat Queens United, PS 251, and PS 15 Jackie Robinson as the benchmarks against which other local schools should be measured. If a student's zoned school falls below the neighborhood average, the higher-rated alternatives here are worth the extra research.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 325 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 223 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
| 3 | 944 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.8 |
| 4 | 301 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 |
| 5 | 596 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 |
| 6 | 166 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 |
| 7 | 308 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.9 |
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 400 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 2 | 284 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 |
| 3 | 304 students · 6th–8th | 4.3 |
| 4 | 221 students · 6th–8th | 4.3 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 481 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 |
| 2 | 387 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 3 | 268 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 4 | 521 students · 6th–12th | 5.0 |
Schools in Springfield Gardens
Springfield Gardens, New York · 15 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$114,766
Median Home Value
$631,700
Median Rent
$2,038/mo
Population
45,072
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
48 min
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Community Profile
Springfield Gardens has a median household income of $114,766. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $631,700, with a median rent of $2,038/month. The local poverty rate of 5.9% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 48 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 4
Resources
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Springfield Gardens, New York
How many schools are in Springfield Gardens, New York?
Springfield Gardens has 15 schools, including 15 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Springfield Gardens, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Springfield Gardens is 6.2 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 Springfield Gardens, New York?
The top-ranked school in Springfield Gardens on MySchoolScout is PS 181 Brookfield with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Springfield Gardens, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Springfield Gardens on MySchoolScout is PS 181 Brookfield with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Springfield Gardens, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Springfield Gardens on MySchoolScout is Is 59 Springfield Gardens with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What is the best high school in Springfield Gardens, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Springfield Gardens on MySchoolScout is Excelsior Preparatory High School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
How many school districts serve Springfield Gardens, New York?
Springfield Gardens is served by 3 school districts: Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School, New York City Geographic District #29, Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens.
What is the education level in Springfield Gardens, New York?
According to Census data, 30% of adults in Springfield Gardens have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Springfield Gardens, New York?
The median household income in Springfield Gardens is approximately $114,766 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Springfield Gardens, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Springfield Gardens is 12.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Springfield Gardens, 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.