PS 43
Far Rockaway, NY · New York City Geographic District #27 · Grades PK-8
2,162nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 7%· Stable
PS 43 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 43 2,162nd 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 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 7th in 2025.
PS 43 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 43 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 615 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.0% | 57.6% | ▼ 4.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.7% | 37.4% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| White | 2.9% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 1.3% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near PS 43
Typical home value $679K in zip 11691 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 43
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Lighthouse Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.3 mi away2,137th of 2,326
ELA 31% · Math 27% - 10Wave Preparatory Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.4 mi away144th of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 90% - 10Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter SchoolPeninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter55th of 2,326
ELA 93% · Math 94% - 10Success Academy Charter School-Far RockawaySuccess Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway · 0.9 mi away · charter181st of 2,326
ELA 82% · Math 88% - 5PS 197 Ocean School (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 1 mi away1,387th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 52% - 3PS 104 Bays Water (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 1 mi away1,840th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 43% - 1PS 105 Bay School (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 1.1 mi away2,202nd of 2,326
ELA 25% - 2Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 1.1 mi away1,990th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 43 in?
PS 43 is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in Far Rockaway, New York.
Is PS 43 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 43 2,162nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 7% 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 43?
Black 58%, Hispanic 37%, White 1%, Asian 1% (615 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 43 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.