PS 197 Ocean School (The)
Far Rockaway, NY · New York City Geographic District #27
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,387th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 40%▲ Improving
825 HICKSVILLE RD, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718)327-1083NCES ID 360012302671Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 197 Ocean School (The) 1,387th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 40% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 40th 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 403 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.4% | 50.1% | ▲ 10.7 pts | |
| Black | 55.0% | 42.4% | ▼ 12.6 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 1.0% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. 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 $679K in zip 11691 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 PS 197 Ocean School (The)
- #181Success Academy Charter School-Far RockawaySuccess Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway · 0.4 mi away · charter181st of 2,326
ELA 82% ▲34 · Math 88% ▲36Compare - #55Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter SchoolPeninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter55th of 2,326
ELA 93% ▲45 · Math 94% ▲42Compare - #1990Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.6 mi away1,990th of 2,326
ELA 38% ▼10 · Math 32% ▼20Compare - #144Wave Preparatory Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away144th of 2,326
ELA 84% ▲36 · Math 90% ▲38Compare - #1862Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway CampusLawrence Union Free School District · 0.8 mi away1,862nd of 2,326
ELA 39% ▼9 · Math 40% ▼12Compare - #2162PS 43New York City Geographic District #27 · 1 mi away2,162nd of 2,326
ELA 30% ▼18 · Math 25% ▼27Compare - –Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 SchoolLawrence Union Free School District · 1.1 mi awayCompare
- #1840PS 104 Bays Water (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 1.2 mi away1,840th of 2,326
ELA 37% ▼11 · Math 43% ▼9Compare
What school district is PS 197 Ocean School (The) in?
PS 197 Ocean School (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in Far Rockaway, New York.
Is PS 197 Ocean School (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 197 Ocean School (The) 1,387th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 197 Ocean School (The)?
Hispanic 50%, Black 42%, White 3%, American Indian 3% (403 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 197 Ocean School (The) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11691 is $679K 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.