For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,402 students in Howard Beach, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Howard Beach, NY are P.s. 207 Rockwood Park, P.s. 146 Howard Beach and P.s. 232 Lindenwood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard Beach, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Howard Beach have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Howard Beach, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 207 Rockwood Park
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
159-15 88th St
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 848-2700
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 848-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 639 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 146 Howard Beach
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
98-01 159th Ave
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 659-3140
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 659-3140
Grades: PK-8
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 232 Lindenwood
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
153-23 83rd St
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 848-9247
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 848-9247
Grades: PK-8
| 820 students
Rank: #44.
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135-25 79th St
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 392-3405
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 392-3405
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Howard Beach, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Howard Beach, NY include P.s. 207 Rockwood Park, P.s. 146 Howard Beach and P.s. 232 Lindenwood.
How many public elementary schools are located in Howard Beach?
4 public elementary schools are located in Howard Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard Beach?
Howard Beach public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Howard Beach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Howard Beach include: P.s. 207 Rockwood Park vs. P.s. 146 Howard Beach, P.s. 146 Howard Beach vs. P.s. 207 Rockwood Park, P.s. 232 Lindenwood vs. P.s. 146 Howard Beach
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