Village Academy
Far Rockaway, NY · New York City Geographic District #27 · Grades 6-8
367th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 53%▲ Improving
Village Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Village Academy 367th 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 53% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 53th in 2025 — improving.
Village Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Village Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 295 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.8% | 48.8% | ▼ 33.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.8% | 45.8% | ▲ 31.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 1.8% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Village Academy
Typical home value $679K in zip 11691 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Village Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2MS 53 Brian PiccoloNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0 mi away689th of 781
ELA 32% · Math 34% - 7Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VINew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away287th of 781
ELA 67% · Math 56% - 5Lawrence Middle School at Broadway CampusLawrence Union Free School District · 0.9 mi away445th of 781
- 10Woodmere Middle SchoolHewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District · 3.4 mi away51st of 781
ELA 68% · Math 100% - 3Collaborative Arts Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 4.2 mi away607th of 781
ELA 49% · Math 30% - 6Community Voices Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 4.2 mi away362nd of 781
ELA 46% · Math 63% - 7Lynbrook South Middle SchoolLynbrook Union Free School District · 4.6 mi away288th of 781
ELA 53% · Math 70% - 4Waterside School for LeadershipNew York City Geographic District #27 · 4.6 mi away486th of 781
ELA 51% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Village Academy in?
Village Academy is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in Far Rockaway, New York.
Is Village Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Village Academy 367th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Village Academy?
Black 49%, Hispanic 46%, Asian 2%, White 1% (295 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Village Academy 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.