Bell Academy
Bayside, NY · New York City Geographic District #25
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
27th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 97%▲ Improving
18-25 212TH ST, Bayside, NY 11360
(718)428-0587NCES ID 360012205979Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Bell Academy 27th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 97% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 92th in 2019 to 97th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 360 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2007, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33.4% | 42.8% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| White | 40.0% | 25.3% | ▼ 14.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.0% | 24.2% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 4.3% | 5.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.2% | ▲ 2.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2007. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $613K in zip 11360 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Bell Academy
- #175IS 25 Adrien BlockNew York City Geographic District #25 · 1.3 mi away175th of 781
ELA 70% ▼14 · Math 72% ▼21Compare - #184JHS 194 William CarrNew York City Geographic District #25 · 1.4 mi away184th of 781
ELA 69% ▼15 · Math 72% ▼21Compare - #95MS 158 Marie CurieNew York City Geographic District #26 · 1.9 mi away95th of 781
ELA 77% ▼7 · Math 82% ▼11Compare - #134JHS 185 Edward BleekerNew York City Geographic District #25 · 2.1 mi away134th of 781
ELA 70% ▼14 · Math 79% ▼14Compare - #94Great Neck North Middle SchoolGreat Neck Union Free School District · 2.4 mi away94th of 781
ELA 75% ▼9 · Math 83% ▼10Compare - #350JHS 189 Daniel Carter BeardNew York City Geographic District #25 · 2.6 mi away350th of 781
ELA 47% ▼37 · Math 65% ▼28Compare - #54JHS 74 Nathaniel HawthorneNew York City Geographic District #26 · 2.7 mi away54th of 781
ELA 82% ▼2 · Math 87% ▼6Compare - #21JHS 67 Louis PasteurNew York City Geographic District #26 · 2.7 mi away21st of 781
ELA 88% ▲4 · Math 91% ▼2Compare
What school district is Bell Academy in?
Bell Academy is part of the New York City Geographic District #25 district in Bayside, New York.
Is Bell Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bell Academy 27th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Bell Academy?
Asian 43%, White 25%, Hispanic 24%, Black 5% (360 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bell Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11360 is $613K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.