Wave Preparatory Elementary School
Far Rockaway, NY · New York City Geographic District #27 · Grades PK-5
144th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 94%▲ Improving
Wave Preparatory Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Wave Preparatory Elementary School 144th 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 94% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2019 to 94th in 2025 — improving.
Wave Preparatory Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Wave Preparatory Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 493 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54.2% | 63.9% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| Black | 42.3% | 32.7% | ▼ 9.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0 pts | |
| White | 1.3% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Wave Preparatory Elementary School
Typical home value $679K in zip 11691 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Wave Preparatory Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter SchoolPeninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter55th of 2,326
ELA 93% · Math 94% - 1PS 43New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.4 mi away2,162nd of 2,326
ELA 30% · Math 25% - 10Success Academy Charter School-Far RockawaySuccess Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway · 0.5 mi away · charter181st of 2,326
ELA 82% · Math 88% - 1Lighthouse Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.6 mi away2,137th of 2,326
ELA 31% · Math 27% - 3PS 104 Bays Water (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away1,840th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 43% - 2Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away1,990th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 32% - 5PS 197 Ocean School (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away1,387th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 52% - 1PS 105 Bay School (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 1.2 mi away2,202nd of 2,326
ELA 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wave Preparatory Elementary School in?
Wave Preparatory Elementary School is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in Far Rockaway, New York.
Is Wave Preparatory Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wave Preparatory Elementary School 144th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 94% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
Hispanic 64%, Black 33%, Asian 1%, Two or more races 1% (493 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wave Preparatory Elementary School 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.